After a few years the time has come. The CA exam is coming up and suddenly you are faced with a mountain of books and scripts. But both in theory and in practice you have prepared yourself for this CA exam during the entire apprenticeship period. That means, now it is time to repeat and internalize a lot again.
Learning, drumming, internalizing content
You should begin to deal with the Ca Final Test Series a few months before the upcoming CA exam. Collect content material and create an individual learning plan. This helps you to deal with the matter and to get an overview. There are many tips and advice, some of them below. You have been studying for a number of years and should know which learning method is right for you.
Creation of a learning plan
First, think about which area will be tested in which form and how it will be evaluated. Go through the different areas and set additional priorities on these topics, which you have to go into deeper or have not understood.
It is important that you make a schedule to keep track of things and not get stuck on one topic for too long. Plan additional times or days in reserve if you need more time for one or the other subject. For example, take a sub-area every day. However, don’t forget to plan for free time and work to do. At the end of a topic it makes sense to include a block for control and repetition.
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Common learning mistakes
- Short-term learning: Our short-term memory is limited and not very reliable in stressful situations. In addition, stress increases fear of exams.
- Missing priorities: There is a risk that you will spend too long on less relevant or incomprehensible topics; this means that other areas are neglected.
- Avoidance behavior: Better to finally tidy up the room or meet up with friends; plan for such things after studying, as a reward and compensation.
- I can no longer see the forest for the trees: all the subject matter on a mountain looks insurmountable. Divide it into topics, subject areas and learning units.
The right environment for exam preparation
A dark corner in an unkempt room, or even the shared apartment’s kitchen table: You will make it excessively tough for yourself if you pick such locations to study during exam preparation. A good workplace should be well-lit and devoid of distractions (clean up your desk! ), but it should also be warm and inviting. Do not undervalue the importance of a decent desk chair with a moveable backrest that is ergonomically designed. After all, you’ll be spending a lot of time studying on this chair.
Define and visualize goals
When we guess, it sounds a little like a career coach: only those who establish precise goals for themselves can accomplish or even exceed them. What works in the workplace may also be used to assist you study for examinations. To drive yourself and structure your efforts, you need a specific learning objective. The aim may, for example, be a specific grade or just passing. Then you have to figure out how much material you’ll need to process and when you’ll be able to do it without being rushed.
