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How to Pass Any Examination on Campus: 12 Tips to Boost Your CGPA Without Stress

How to Pass Any Examination on Campus: 12 Tips to Boost Your CGPA Without Stress

How to Pass Any Examination on Campus: 12 Tips to Boost Your CGPA Without Stress

 

An examination is a formal test you take to prove your knowledge or ability in a particular course or field of study to obtain a qualification. In other words, an examination can be defined as one of the requirements to test a student’s knowledge in order to obtain a qualification. The qualification can be a degree, diploma, or certification.

 

For you to obtain a National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND), degree, or certification award, you would have to pass all your exams and meet the minimum cumulative grade point (CGPA). Some students could not graduate with their colleagues due to their poor academic performance in school, and in this article, I’m going to give you some tips to pass any examination on campus easily without stress.

 

There has been a belief that polytechnic, university, and colleges of education exams are difficult to pass, but that is not true at all. If you are a serious student and you understand your primary assignment on campus, then you will definitely pass.

 

Are you preparing for any examination on campus and need some tips to pass? Check out these tips below:

 

1.ATTEND LECTURES REGULARLY.

Many students always think that examinations start at the end of the semester, which is not so. The examination begins on the first day of resumption, so you should not miss any lectures if you want to pass. Attending your lectures regularly will make you understand the concept of teaching. Some lecturers may be careless in telling you the area of concentration, so if you love skipping classes, you are not only hurting yourself but indirectly killing your CGPA.

 

According to the NBTE and other educational boards, a student’s continuous assessment includes 70% attendance. Some courses may be difficult to pass, but with the help of attendance, your lecturer might decide to help you because you attend his/her class regularly. In fact, some schools will automatically fail you if you don’t meet the 70% attendance requirement. Thus, if you want to pass your exams, make sure you don’t miss classes, as missing classes also implies missing knowledge that might be useful to you in the examination hall.

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2. PREPARE FOR YOUR CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT AND PRACTICALS.

Your 1st and 2nd tests are your continuous assessments. If you prepare well for your assessment test and pass, that means your examination will be a bonus. Students who had carryover are mostly those who failed their tests and practicals. Did you take your practical and continuous assessments with seriousness or with a copy and paste? If you want to perform well in your exams, you need to make sure you record all your practicals and prepare well for your C/A. Try as much as possible to avoid copy and paste, even if you must copy, try to make it unique so that your lecturer will not see your scripts as trash.

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3. STUDY PAST QUESTIONS.

Gather past questions from the last 5 academic years, solve them, and read. Most lecturers will likely repeat the same questions, and to understand this, you need to study them well and read them aloud. This will get you prepared ahead of the examination. These tips really helped me by boosting my CGPA during my undergraduate days in school. If you can try this, I’m very sure that you will pass any examination on campus.

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4. ATTEND TUTORIALS.

A tutorial class is a practical class where some difficult topics in a particular course are being taught. The tutorial class has boosted so many students’ CGPA and also contributed to their success in the examination because it helps you to understand the scope of the courses. If you are experiencing any difficulties in your courses, try to attend a tutorial class for you to better understand the scope of the course, as this will prepare you to pass the examination.

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5. MAKE FRIENDS AND FORM A GROUP.

Did you know that the types of classmates whom you keep as friends also contribute to your success as a student? Yes, you need to make friends with students who will motivate you to study. Perhaps if you don’t fancy tutorial classes, then you can form a group with your friends and organize a group reading. By doing so, you are not only improving yourself but also preparing to pass the examination because you will learn a lot from your colleagues. Don’t just form any group with friends, but the serious ones who have the same motive as you.

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You can schedule a timetable for the group reading, whether at night or during the day. Don’t be shy or feel too big to approach your course mates to teach you what you don’t know, because nobody is an icon of knowledge. Remember, your focus is to pass the examination. If you try these tips, you will not only pass the examination but also learn other things, which include learning how to relate to and build relationships with others.

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6. STUDY THE LECTURER.

You need to study your lecturer to know the type of person S/he is, as humans cannot be predicted often, but studying his/her teaching methods will make you understand whether S/he is the type of lecturer that likes students who can form their own ideas. Some lecturers want you to form your own definition and understanding of the course, while some want you to give them back the same way they have taught you in class. So you need to study him/her concepts as this will help you to pass the examination without stress.

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7. EAT AND SLEEP.

The body needs food to function very well, and the brain also needs rest to assimilate. Try to eat as much as possible. Don’t starve yourself, as that could result in weakness, which might affect your performance in the examination hall. After a long period of reading, try to sleep to allow what you read to sink in. Remember what you do when your phone is hot? You leave it or unplug it for it to get cool, right? How much more we humans? Don’t put too much pressure on yourself by reading. If possible, take a break after reading for hours so you can regain your strength.

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8. AVOID PROCRASTINATION.

Procrastination is the act of postponing things, and it is a huge waste of time. Many students fail because they procrastinate. When you see that the examination is around the corner, you should begin the preparation immediately. Some students will be like “I will start reading next week” and from next week to next month, and before you know it, the exam is next week, so how will you cram 9 courses within a few days of the examination? Even if you are a fast learner, the brain is not a computer that can store data easily. Thus, to pass any campus examination, you must shun the act of procrastination and get prepared as early as possible.

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9. UNDERSTAND YOUR WEAKNESSES.

Understanding your weaknesses is a secret to passing the exams. How fast did you learn? Are you the type that adapts to reading so fast when listening to music? Do you absorb information quickly when reading at night or quickly when reading with colleagues? You must understand what works best for you because this will help you pass the exam.What other areas of your courses did you find challenging? Is it the math or the practical aspect?Identify them and look for a solution ahead of the exams. Don’t just compare yourself with other students; you need to understand that what works for others might not work for you.

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10. MEMORIZE YOUR NOTES. 

Apart from the textbook and handouts that your lecturer gave you, make sure you have a note to jot down points during lectures. These points can be helpful as there are some things that the lecturer might teach you that are not in the textbook. Therefore, always make jotting a habit and memorise the note. If you are good at cramming, it is a nice idea and a welcome development for your academic performance. Cramming and memorising your notes will help you pass the examination without stress.

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11.  RESIST THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA.

Social media is fun and a big distraction to students. During your exams, make sure you turn off your data and put your phone on airplane mode. By doing so, you will not receive calls and notifications that can distract you from being focused on your studies. You should know when to turn on and off your mobile data, especially during exams, because social media is very addictive and can steal your time. Limit your activity on social media. This will also boost your CGPA because you will have enough time for yourself and to study.

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12. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF.

There is nothing as good as confidence, as with this you will pass any examination on campus. You need to believe in yourself that you will pass the examination. In fact , do not underestimate your capacity. Some students embrace examination malpractices and bribe their lecturers because they have no confidence in what they have written. No matter the circumstances, never underestimate yourself. Believe in what you do and leave the rest to God. You wouldn’t bother bribing lecturers and sleeping with them for grades if you truly believed in yourself. Thus, confidence is a necessity to pass any examination on campus, even in the examination hall. Be calm, answer the questions you know first, try your best and leave the rest.

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In conclusion, to pass any examination on campus and boost your CGPA, you must be ready to work hard. Trust me, hard work pays. To achieve this, you should practice all the aforementioned tips as they are very helpful. Education is not a scam and it is still the best legacy. There is no shortcut to success. Even if you bribe lecturers to pass in class, you can barely bribe employers during an interview. Remember to do your best and pray to God to bless your efforts. Best of luck in your exams.

 

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