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justsomerandom21:
Hi I'm in grade 11 and I'm super worried about my first Maths Methods exam, I was just wondering if anyone could give me any tips or pointers to what to expect. Thank you in advance :))

fun_jirachi:
Welcome to the forums! ;D

I can't really give specific tips since I don't have any details, but some general tips:
- Do your best to calm down; it may be difficult to do so (and it's especially easy for me to say) but maintaining a level head is going to do you so much more good. Also, this is your first exam, so don't feel the need to put so much pressure on yourself; base your future performance and tactics on what happens this time
- Remember that whoever is issuing the exam cannot (at least, in theory they shouldn't) test you on something you haven't learned. If there's something that doesn't seem quite right, break it down into smaller bits so you can use the knowledge you do have to solve the question
- Use any reading time you do get effectively
- Any other previous exam tips like if you get stuck move on, etc. also apply here.

Hope this helps!

justsomerandom21:

--- Quote from: fun_jirachi on May 12, 2021, 11:41:52 pm ---Welcome to the forums! ;D

I can't really give specific tips since I don't have any details, but some general tips:
- Do your best to calm down; it may be difficult to do so (and it's especially easy for me to say) but maintaining a level head is going to do you so much more good. Also, this is your first exam, so don't feel the need to put so much pressure on yourself; base your future performance and tactics on what happens this time
- Remember that whoever is issuing the exam cannot (at least, in theory they shouldn't) test you on something you haven't learned. If there's something that doesn't seem quite right, break it down into smaller bits so you can use the knowledge you do have to solve the question
- Use any reading time you do get effectively
- Any other previous exam tips like if you get stuck move on, etc. also apply here.

Hope this helps!

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Sorry for the long reply, but thanks so much for the advice!!

jinx_58:
Howdy.

Could someone please give me some tips on how to do well in a PSMT?

Many thanks. :)

K.Smithy:

--- Quote from: jinx_58 on July 14, 2021, 07:09:13 pm ---Howdy.

Could someone please give me some tips on how to do well in a PSMT?

Many thanks. :)

--- End quote ---

Hey Jinx_58,
There are a few things you need to make sure that you do:

* You must state any assumptions and observations you makeObservations are things that you know before coming up with your design (e.g. your design will be two-dimensional whereas the real-life product will be three-dimensional). Assumptions are made after you have finished your design.



* You have to make evident the mathematical and technical procedures usedIf you use online programs such as desmos, state that. Also state why you used them (i.e. desmos is a good tool for understanding how the parameters of an equation transform a graph). What mathematical procedures did you use? If you use simultaneous equations, state that. Also make sure your functions have a stated domain and range. You have to address all of the transformations you perform. Start with the parents function and discuss what you have done to them. E.g. it was translated four units upwards.



* Your report must address why your designs are reasonableThis means justifying the functions you used. Its all good saying that a linear equation was used, but why was it used? One way of partially determining the reasonableness of your design is by solving for points of intercept (for one of my PSMTs we design water slides, so it was important that each function intercepted its predecessor). Also, discuss whether your design is realistic.



* You must discuss recommendations for improvement in your evaluation of design and touch on any strengths and limitations

I hope this helps, if you have any questions please don't hesitate to give us a shout :)
Katelyn

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