People say that comparison is the thief of joy.
Every student (or parent) could probably relate 100% to this.
Especially it comes to comparing the final marks of your exam subjects and the number of hours that you have spent on your revision.
It does drive you crazy if you spend more than 2 hours a day revising for a particular subject, but your final grade does not truly reflect the amount of effort that you have put in.
Perhaps, it's time to look at the quality and efficiency of your revision techniques instead of the sheer duration of your revision.
In this article, we will be focusing on five tips that will help you during your revision of your SPM Economics paper.
Tip 1: Organise Your Form 4 and Form 5 Topics Notes (Definitions, Concepts, Factors, Characteristics)
Granted that there are twelve chapters for your SPM Economics syllabus, you need to apply the "divide and conquer" strategy.
It is understandable to take a longer time to study the chapters if you are learning them for the first time. You'll want to build a strong foundation from the very start.
However, you certainly need to start compiling short points according to the right keywords towards the final lap of your revision. As you are familiarised with the examination structure of your SPM Economics paper, you'll notice what are the recurring patterns in the objective questions as well as the structured questions.
For instance, the questions may consist of keywords such as ciri (characteristics), kesan (effects), faktor (factors), tujuan (purpose)and so on.
Having said that, you can break down a main economic concept into smaller subgroups and continue to differentiate them according to their characteristics, effects, factors and so on.
Let's take a look at the following example.
Under Sistem Ekonomi in Chapter 1 (Pengenalan Kepada Ekonomi), there are three small branches:
- Sistem Ekonomi Pasaran Bebas
- Sistem Ekonomi Campuran
- Sistem Ekonomi Perancangan Pusat
You can even create a table that list down the main characteristics and differences of these three branches in terms of the concept of masalah asas ekonomi (apa yang hendak dikeluarkan, berapa yang hendak dikeluarkan, bagaimana hendak dikeluarkan, untuk siapa hendak dikeluarkan).
If you consistently do this for all the chapters, we guarantee you'll be able to save lots of time during your final rounds of revision. This will automatically become the reliable notes that you can use effectively to ace your SPM Economics Paper 1 and Paper 2.
Tip 2: Relate The Concepts To Real Life Situations To Remember Better
One of the main reasons why many students lose their motivation in the middle of learning is a lack of interest.
We do understand that Economics may not be everyone's favourite cup of tea. But if you look at the topics through a different lens, it will start making sense to you, and soon you'll learn to appreciate it.
For example, when you start to study Chapter 4 (Form 4): Wang, Bank dan Pendapatan Individu, you can apply the concepts when you are reviewing your parents' income or even your savings bank account. When theoretical concepts become practical, you'll develop a greater interest and understanding towards the studied topic.
Perhaps, you can start by reviewing the salary slip of your family members.
You'll notice the concepts that you have studied in the chapter such as potongan wajib which could be further broken down into caruman Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP), caruman Pertubuhan Keselamatan Sosial Pekerja (PERKESO), zakat (tax for Muslims) as well as cukai pendapatan perseorangan (personal income tax).
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Having said that, it also helps to build a strong financial literacy from a young age. It will be a great help when you are in the working force later.
Continue reading to find out more about the studying resources for your SPM Economics papers.
Tip 3: Utilize Offline and Online Learning Resources
When you have fully mastered the concepts of all the chapters, it is now time to diversify your revision resources to "fill in the gaps".
Sometimes when you rely too much on physical learning resources such as revision books, you may reach a plateau in terms of gaining new perspectives on the topics.
If you are a visual learner, you're more likely to enjoy learning through audiovisual online resources too!
That's why we highly recommend you browse through Youtube animation videos/ tutorials to "relearn" the concepts that you have previously revised.
Furthermore, you could also have a look at your Form 5 Economics topics in advance after completing your Form 4 lessons this year without feeling too overwhelmed. In between, you may discover different ways to look at the concepts or different ways to remember the concepts better.
You could also look into an online tutor or online Economics course to take your Economics passion to the next level.
As a Gen Z, the Internet is your education oyster. Your revision process can be as engaging and flexible as possible! You get to enjoy the best of both worlds.
Tip 4: Practice Consistently With Past Year Papers & Sample Questions
Now that you have gathered all your resources, it's time to get down to actual business.
You have to test what you have learnt. What's the most straightforward manner?
Practising with past year papers and lots of sample questions.
This is a hardcore effective revision method that not only builds your confidence but also competence in the long run.
There are a few steps to go about it.
- Step 1: Time yourself and complete the past year's questions/model questions.
- Step 2: Go through the paper's marking scheme and compare your answers with them.
- Step 3: Memorise the questions and answers (you'll never know if they'll be tested again)
As you practice doing the questions, you will be well-versed in what the questions are looking for and be more aware of how to avoid the common mistakes in the actual paper.
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You can also arrange your exercises according to topics to see which are the topics that you need extra practice and guidance on and adjust your revision accordingly.
For instance, if you realise that you tend to make more mistakes when it comes to objective questions in Form 4 Chapter 2 Pasaran (Keseimbangan Pasaran), you can go back to your previous notes and familiarise yourself with the core concepts and keywords one more time before attempting similar questions the next round.
Tip 5: Have Additional Lessons With A Superprof Economic Tutor
With the right studying resources and exercises for your SPM Economics subject, half of the battle is already won.
For some of you, you may prefer to have someone to offer personalised guidance right from the beginning.
Whether it is customised basic lessons or intensive revision exercises, a private tutor can help you to have an effective and conducive learning journey. You also don't have to worry about the lack of reference books, SPM Economics studying materials or past-year question exercises too.
If you are unsure whether to find an Economics tutor near you, you can find the perfect tutor (online or face-to-face) via Superprof!
Superprof is an amazing education platform that connects students and tutors to embark on their teaching and learning pathways no matter where they are.
At Superprof, you can find an Economics tutor that matches your personal preferences in terms of:
- Teaching qualification
- Teaching experience
- Scope of teaching
- Teaching mode
- Teaching methodology
- Hourly rate
- Response time
- Current number of students
- Reviews of past students
All you need to do is just browse the tutors' profiles and their information on the Superprof Malaysia homepage. As a student, you have the upper hand. You can also pre-set your maximum budget for the hourly rate (For example RM40 an hour) and physical location (covering different cities in Malaysia) beforehand so that the system will direct you to a filtered group of tutors. This way, you can not only save lots of time but also money in the long run.
If you prefer to take online SPM Economics lessons, that's fine too. Online lessons at Superprof are 20% cheaper than physical home lessons and offer greater flexibility in terms of time management.
Once you have confirmed the tutor, you can proceed to contact him or her via their profile. Most of the Superprof tutors have a quick response time and offer their first lessons for free, so don't forget to seize this amazing opportunity. Learning has never been so easy!
So there you have it, five practical tips to tackle your SPM Economics subject!
Instead of comparing how many marks you eventually get for this subject, let's celebrate the joy of mastering SPM Economics and applying them in your real life soon! All the best.
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I Can study and i can do exersice but next times all forget rdy
GOOD INFO !!!!