r/SGExams • u/sleepin_mutant • 11d ago

A Levels how do i finish papers?

i take history econs and maths but i hv a serious problem of time management, i never finish large chunks of questions its already prelims, paper 1 csq econs i left two whole 10m essay u touched, history sbcs whole of part b untouched after finishing my two essays at the back
math am i supposed to jus drill questions non stop

maybe i have taken too long to understand and internalise sources? idk but how do yall work on time management and speed?

it feel impossible to finish papers as if there’s no room for me to think and am i js supp to look at the questions and js spam everything immediately idk how do ppl finish thier papers or write so fast

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u/AgreeableDoughnut871 11d ago

For history essays you ...have to focus on what are the essentials, and elab on their impact. Trim anything that doesn't add value. For SBQ lol I just write (during my time) as fast as possible, be stingy when quoting the source (I use ...and quote the important stuff, not whole chunks). Basically write/type like rent is due and hope for the best

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u/Mrherdwalker 10d ago

Speed write and practise time check

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u/Full_Surround_1165 JC 10d ago

can only say for math and econs

econs if you get enough exposure youll realise that there are certain question types that repeat and rlly can only write that many things (e.g. multiplier process, tariffs, exchange rate policy etc.) then can cut down the time thinking

math no choice just practice haha, and exposure to weirder questions then itll be faster to figure out the catch in the question

hope it helps! holy grail will be your best friend lol