How to prepare for an exam

The ‘how-to revise for an exam’ tips focuses on preparing for an exam as an important first step to effective study. Understandably, if you do not gather the right revision materials before an exam, you’ll have problems revising the fundamental facts your need to answer a certain exam question.

It is like building a house. The housebuilder must/should: 

• have a plan (List of topics), 
• collect the right materials s/he needs, 
• know when to use the materials (timetable), and 
• build the house (organise notes by subject for revision). 

You will not (and CANNOT) go wrong if you prepare the materials in good time, make your revision notes and use them effectively when you are studying for an examination.

Take a look at the full article about how to prepare (and revise) for an exam and aced it with flying colours. 

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If you are in Grade 12, 10 or 8 and preparing for your final exam, you'll find the exam week planner useful. Check out these study guides and download the exam planner.

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PNG National Examination Dates, Public Holiday and Term Holiday [PNG school calendar 2023 PDF]

The Papua New Guinea (PNG) Education Calendar for 2023 has been released, providing students, teachers, and parents with a clear outline of the academic year. 

The calendar provides important information regarding the dates for national examinations, school holidays, and public holidays in PNG. 

Check out the 2023 Gazetted Public Holiday PDF file here and download it!

2023 National Examination Dates

The dates are an essential aspect of the PNG Education Calendar. These examinations are critical for students in their academic journey as they determine whether students progress to the next level of their education.

The 2023 National Examination Dates are as follows:

PNG Education Calendar Exam Dates Dates 2023

School Holidays

School holidays play a vital role in the education of students, as they provide a break from academic work and allow students to recharge their batteries. 

The school holidays in PNG are designed to coincide with major events in the country, such as the national elections and other significant cultural events. 

The school holidays for 2023 are as follows:

PNG Education Calendar School Holiday Dates 2023

2023 Public Holidays

In addition to the school holidays, PNG also has a range of public holidays that are observed throughout the year. These public holidays provide an opportunity for students, teachers, and parents to come together and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of PNG. 

The public holidays in PNG for 2023 are as follows:

These public holidays are observed across the country and provide an opportunity for students, teachers, and parents to take a break from their daily routines and enjoy time with family and friends.

Download the full Education Calendar, PDF

PNG Education Calendar for 2023 

The calendar provides students, teachers, and parents with essential information regarding the academic year. 

The key dates in the calendar include the National Examination Dates, School Holidays, and Public Holidays. 

The PNG Education Calendar for 2023 provides an excellent opportunity for students to plan their academic year and achieve their academic goals.

Download past mathematics exam papers on PNG Insight Maths Resources website

 

Prepare for the exams. Download the Grade 8, Grade 10 and Grade 12 maths exam papers online. 

 

Here is a video instruction on how to download the Grade 12, 10 and 8 maths papers and prepare for the final exams. 

2023 GRADE 12 EXAMINATIONS - CHANGES TO THE NATIONAL EXAMINATION DATES

The Acting Secretary for Education Dr Uke Kombra has advised all the Provincial Administrators, Chairpersons of the Provincial Education Boards, Provincial Education Advisors, Church Education Secretaries, Principals of Secondary Schools, Secondary Schools Standards Officers and Board Chairpersons of Secondary Schools of the changes to the 2016 Grade 12 National Examination dates.

Check out the 2023 Gazetted Public Holiday PDF file here and download it!

Here is the latest on PNG Education Calendar (exam dates, school holiday dates and public holidays)

The changes were made because principals of some schools have not complied with the standard procedures used to guide students to select subject combinations. This situation has forced the Department to revise this year’s Grade 12 National Examination Timetable to be conducted for two weeks when it should have taken only one week.

The Secretary’s Circular Instruction has been issued on 7/9/16 to advise the schools and provincial authorities about the recent changes so that they can familiarize themselves before the scheduled Grade 12 Examination is conducted on Monday, 17th October to Wednesday, 26th October as shown on the revised timetable below:

Day/Date Examination Paper Time

Monday 17/10/16 Advance Mathematics 1 and General Mathematics 1 8 am – 10.30 am

Tuesday 18/10/16 Physics 8 am – 10.30 am

History 11am – 1.30 pm

Wednesday19/10/16 Chemistry 8 am – 10.30 am

Economics 11am -1.30 pm

Thursday 20/10/16 Language & Literature 1 and Applied English 8 am – 10:30 am

Geography 11am – 1.30 pm

Friday 21/10/16 Advance Mathematics 2 and General Mathematics 2 8 am- 10.30 am

Information Communication Technology 11 am – 1.30 pm

Monday 24/10/16 Applied Science 8 am – 10.30 am

Accounting 11am – 1.30 pm

Tuesday 25/10/16 Biology 8 am – 10.30 am

Legal Services 11am – 1.30 pm

Wednesday 26/10/16 Business Studies 8 am – 10.30 am

Geology 11 am – 1.30 pm

Here is the latest on PNG Education Calendar (exam dates, school holiday dates and public holidays)

Dr. Kombra instructed all examinations to be administered on the time and dates as published and not based on Measurement Service’s calendar 2016 as the new changes supersede the initial timings already printed on the Examination Booklets, especially for History, Economics, Applied Science, Accounting, Biology, Legal Studies, Business Studies and Geology.

Any time other than the timings given will nullify the Examination and the Examination Marks will not be used for the moderation of the final results.

The Secretary’s Circular also reminded everyone that the penalty for cheating or assisting to cheat in the National Examination is Non-Certification, and the External invigilators, Schools and Standards Officers must report all observed malpractices to the Measurement Services Division for analysis and action.

The teachers are not allowed to view, read or access Exam Papers while conducting the exams. Mobile phones are also banned from the Exam Rooms for students and all school personnel. Principals and Deputy Principals must stay in school during all exams and enforce strict implementation of the schedule and abide by all Measurement Services regulations relating to examinations.

All concerned parties have been urged to make every effort to give all students and schools “a fair go” and to be honest and say NO to examination cheating.

PRESS STATEMENT

DR. UKE KOMBRA, PhD

Acting Secretary for Education