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The structure of the paperwas similar to past papers with two compulsory questions in section A,consistingof 60 marks in total,and three 20-mark questions in section B,of whichcandidates had to do two,for the remaining 40 marks. }4xz, oN
The overall performance ofthe candidates was satisfactory. Dn;$4Dak(
In section A,question one consisted of 35marks and question two consisted of 25 marks.Four professional marks wereallocated to question one.Both questions required candidates to undertakecomputations and discussion.In section B,question five was whollydiscursive,while questions three and four consisted of a mixture ofcomputational and discursive elements. B{Lcx ~
Excellent answers wereobtained from candidates who applied their knowledge to the scenario given inthe question.The presentation of such answers was good,with clear labelling andstructure and workings.In question one especially,a clear structure andeffective use of appendices enabled such answers to gain the maximumprofessional marks.In section B,perhaps more than other questions,question fourrequired a well structured and systematic approach as well.Most successfulcandidates attempted all the parts of the questions and managed their time wellbetween questions. cX48?srG
There was more evidence inthis sitting compared to previous sittings of some candidates not employing goodtime management techniques and not answering all the parts of a question,or in aminority of cases not answering a question at all.A number of such candidatesfailed marginally even though the questions they had answered fully were of apass standard.It is important to make a reasonable attempt at eachquestion. `Zz;[<*<
Candidates need to bear inmind that it is easier to obtain marks at the start of a question rather thantowards the end of a question.It is imperative that candidates learn to managetheir time effectively through practicing past exam questions under timed andexamination style conditions. <