TLDR Learn how to strategically approach exams, manage time, select questions, and maintain confidence for success.

Key insights

  • ⏰ Start with visual and objective questions at the beginning of the exam
  • ✅ Mark answers as certain or uncertain and skip uncertain ones
  • 📝 Set a goal for the number of questions to answer within specific time intervals
  • 📚 Gradually tackle more difficult and time-consuming questions
  • 💡 Encourage attempting questions even if uncertain before skipping them
  • 🧠 Foco em acertar o máximo de questões possível na TRI
  • 🔍 Não subestime questões fáceis; valorização da TRI está nas questões difíceis
  • ⚠️ Double-check the given information and pay attention to details in seemingly easy questions

Q&A

  • What should I be cautious about when answering exam questions?

    Do not ignore any given data and avoid approximating answers without clear instructions. After the exam, it's essential to rest, engage in other activities, and not wait for results to continue studying. The mentor also offers guidance and support through Instagram for students preparing for the exam.

  • How should I handle tricky questions in the exam?

    Double-check the given information, pay attention to details in seemingly easy questions, skip difficult questions, and come back later for a fresh perspective. Beware of trick questions and common pitfalls in the exam.

  • What is the recommended test-taking approach for different subjects?

    Start with biology and easy physics and chemistry, then move on to simple math. After that, tackle challenging biology, physics, and chemistry, followed by time-consuming math. Proceed to handle difficult physics, hard math, and return to skipped questions last. Lastly, persist on the toughest questions till the end and make educated guesses if necessary.

  • How can I maximize my score in the exam?

    Focus on answering as many questions as possible in the exam, avoid insisting on difficult questions and underestimating easy ones, and recognize that the exam's scoring focus lies in challenging questions. Additionally, understanding the maximum and minimum points in the exam can guarantee higher scores even with a subpar performance in some questions.

  • What are some tips for approaching exam questions?

    Start with visual and objective questions, mark answers as certain or uncertain, set goals for the number of questions to answer within specific time intervals, gradually tackle more difficult and time-consuming questions, and encourage attempting questions even if uncertain before skipping them.

  • 00:00 Dicas para fazer uma prova com sucesso: preencher corretamente o cartão resposta, gerenciar o tempo, selecionar questões com estratégia, confiar nas respostas escolhidas e manter a calma. Foco nas questões mais fáceis primeiramente.
  • 04:08 The speaker shares their strategy for approaching exam questions, starting with visual problems and marking answers as certain or uncertain. They aim to complete a set number of questions within specific time intervals, gradually increasing in difficulty, and encourages attempting questions even if uncertain.
  • 08:05 Foco em acertar o máximo de questões possível na TRI; não insista em questões difíceis e não subestime questões fáceis; valorização da TRI está nas questões difíceis; pontos máximos e mínimos na TRI garantem notas mais altas mesmo com desempenho ruim em algumas questões.
  • 12:23 Planning for the best test score: start with biology and easy physics and chemistry, then do simple math, later challenging biology, physics and chemistry followed by time-consuming math, tackling difficult physics, hard math, and returning to skipped questions last. Persist on the toughest questions till the end and make educated guesses if necessary.
  • 16:24 Be careful with trick questions and always double-check the given information. Some questions may seem easy but require attention to details. Skipping and coming back later to difficult questions can provide a fresh perspective.
  • 20:40 Students should not overlook any given data and should not approximate answers unless explicitly instructed. It's important to rest after the exam, engage in other activities, and not wait for results to continue studying.

Optimizing Exam Success: Strategic Approaches and Key Tips

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