Calculations:
– Have the correct calculator model
– Always check the number of decimal places required
– Work through the calculation step by step, as you would when practising
– If needed, note some of the calculation steps on the notepad that you are provided with Â
– If possible, check through each calculation question after you’ve finished to ensure that you get the same answer both times
Single best answer:
– Ensure that you consider all relevant factors. Ensure that you take the specifics of the scenario into account.
– Try to find an answer that draws upon your clinical experience and knowledge, before you look at the options. Then, find the option that matches your decision. If that doesn’t work, then:
– Discard any implausible options at the outset
– If you can’t decide on an answer, then work through each factor in turn and make a sensible decision within the time frame that you’ve decided is appropriate to spend on the question
Extended matching questions:
– Here you can use options once, not at all, or multiple times. You should therefore remain unbiased towards options – i.e. just because you’ve used them doesn’t mean they aren’t correct for a later question.
– As with SBAs, you should look to formulate an answer based on your own experience and knowledge first, then look for that answer in the options.