Learn to fly

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I decided to keep this post separate from the earlier one to avoid cluttering ideas.

Having attempted the F2 specimen paper, here are my learnings from the simulation:

F2 Exam Strategy

Using 20 minutes effectively:

1) Spend two minutes briefly taking a look at each question and determine its main requirements, underlining key words (please keep the highlight for when attempting to make sure that ALL the given facts, including irrelevant ones, are NOT highlighted)

2) Re-read through the further analyze requirements, correcting any earlier misconceptions, as if you are just ready plunge in to the answering - 5 minutes for part A, or up to 1 minute to fully appreciate the main requirements of part A questions, and up to a max of 2-3 minutes each to absorb the critical details of requirements for each question in part B that will determine the subject areas to elaborate or avoid in answering.

3) Use any remaining time to jot down keywords to elaborate on for theory questions, beginning with the questions with the greatest marks, and/ or to mark accounting entries next to the figure that needs adjustment in the question paper.

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