24-01-2011, 09:26 AM
The overriding points from my comments were that:
*/ people do not suitably prepare for M1;
*/ M1 is not easy!;
*/ The exam is vocational based upon experience NOT pure theoretical revision.
Examiners want quality. As pointed out, one side of A4 is unlikely to show sufficient quality. However, three pages of rambling is more probable to loose the benefit of doubt for a candidate!
Jerry
*/ people do not suitably prepare for M1;
*/ M1 is not easy!;
*/ The exam is vocational based upon experience NOT pure theoretical revision.
Examiners want quality. As pointed out, one side of A4 is unlikely to show sufficient quality. However, three pages of rambling is more probable to loose the benefit of doubt for a candidate!
Jerry
(21-01-2011, 03:55 PM)BedfordBoy Wrote:(19-01-2011, 10:35 AM)Jerry1237 Wrote: An example was a mathematical PhD which was one single side of A4 (less than 20 minutes writing). Simple proof that understanding of the subject can be delivered in a simple, concise way and be the right answer!
While I agree whole-heartedly with this, unfortunately the IRSE don't see it that way. From the 2004 exam review (Module 3 Part B):
"one side of A4 paper as an answer is unlikely to gain you very many marks".
So it's about quantity as well as quality apparently.
Le coureur