CAMPUS COMPASS Choosing Your Course
BEFORE THE EXAM: SETTING PRIORITIES SPM is around the corner. Here’s where things will start to get serious. Worry not, Nashrah Ghazali helps you prepare.
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PM is the most anticipated exam in high school. What comes before the exam is more than just preparation. You need to also plan for your next step after SPM.
Effective study method
Prioritising subjects
Everyone has different practices when it comes to study methods. If you still can’t figure out what your study method is, it’s high time to do so. Finding an effective study method may be challenging – but don’t give up.
Nine. That’s the average number of subjects for a SPM candidate. And juggling two years’ worth of information for each subject can be overwhelming. What you need to do is to prioritise the subjects that need more attention.
Widen your horizons and try new methods such as study groups. Who knows, perhaps you work best with your peers and engaging study sessions would help you stay focused. Or, you can make notes by using acronyms, it may help you remember important facts easier. Find a study method that is the most effective method for you.
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For instance, you should focus on Bahasa Melayu if that is your lowest scoring subject, while your other subjects are above average. Start early by listing out the subjects that require more effort. This is to help you sustain good grades for the rest of the year before you apply to college.
