How to Study and Prepare for NOVDEC – A Smart Guide
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NOVDEC is simple but also a very difficult exam if you do not prepare well. Many people register and still fail to get a better grade. NOVDEC is a very important exam especially if you need to better your grades to enter the university or apply for any programme at the tertiary level.
With reference to 2021 WASSCE results published by WAEC, about 54.89% had below grade C6 in Mathematics alone. This means they would not get admitted into any university since almost every programme requires Mathematics to apply. But what is the hope for them though? Well, you got it right…NOVDEC!
In this post, I will take you through a simple guide to help you master how to learn and prepare for this tough exam.
How do I study and prepare for NOVDEC?
To study and prepare for NOVDEC, you need to manage your time properly by developing a proper timetable and making a conscious effort to follow it. As you prepare for your exam, you should certainly cut down on hangouts, phone calls, social media and total time spent online if not directly effecting your progress with your upcoming exam.
Steps to help you study and prepare for NOVDEC
Below is a guide on how to study and prepare for this exam.
- Know Your Weakness: Determine all the topics under the particular subject you are writing that you know you have a problem with. Make a list of them so you study them first.
- Get Help: Find a tutor who can assist you study and get comfortable with these topics you have an issue with, this should be someone who is knowledgeable in these subjects and topics to help you learn as fast as possible.
- Solve Past Questions: Solving past NOVDEC questions will help you stay on track and discover the pattern of questions over the years. It’s best to study and get enough knowledge on all areas but in preparation for NOVDEC, due to the short time frame, it’s best you solve more past questions to master facing such papers.
- Find a Study Group: Finding others who are writing the same subjects as you will help you stay focused. You can share new topics, past questions and sample questions. You can even hire one tutor and spread payment actors to help you save money on tuition.
- Manage your time properly: Due to the short time you have before the examination begins, you need to create a proper time management plan or simply a timetable to help you give your most without burning out.
How long should I study for NOVDEC?
The best duration to study and prepare for NOVDEC is 6 months. However, if you are writing more than three papers you would want to give it a bit more time and also get a tutor to help you study and quiz you along the way as you prepare ahead of time for this exam.
Why is NOVDEC important?
NOVDEC is important because it gives students who got bad grades in WASSCE another chance to get a good grade to apply to school. There are so many people who have gone through the process of writing this NOVDEC to get better grades who succeeded and are currently schooling or done and working.
I failed in only Maths, should I register for NOVDEC?
If you failed in mathematics, then you should register for NOVDEC to get a better grade, universities in Ghana demand that you get at least A1 to C6 in Maths to qualify for almost any program.
Are NOVDEC invigilators wicked?
No, NOVDEC invigilators are not wicked. Most of them are a bit unfriendly because it’s their first time meeting you, compared to WASSCE where you are majorly invigilated by your teachers who have been with you throughout senior high. You can identify most NOVDEC invigilators as strict but not wicked persay.
Summary
Planning and preparing for NOVDEC is very important, without it, you may end up wasting money without getting any better grades to help you move up the educational ladder. For the best results, outline a good strategy, get a good tutor and study ahead of the exam.
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