Insights
Examiner insights: Understanding your exam results
If you want to understand your results better and learn more about our marking processes, please read our article here.
The article covers:
How will you receive your exam results?
How will your results be presented?
What is a scaled score?
Best way to use your exam feedback
We feel this article is especially important to anyone who has had an unsuccessful exam attempt. It covers both Objective Test and Case Study examinations.
Please read the “Performance Descriptors” sections carefully: these are often overlooked and can be very beneficial. Performance descriptors for each core activity are as follows:
Operational Level performance descriptors
Management Level performance descriptors
Strategic Level performance descriptors
Academician insights: Case Study examination walkthrough answers
Get insight into what CGMA examiners are looking for and how marks were awarded, illustrated with real exam scripts. The scripts will allow you to compare actual exam-standard answers with sub-standard answers that past candidates had produced in previous Case Study examinations.
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Tutor insights: 10 easy steps for revision and exam preparation
Exam revision can be daunting. To help you, our academic experts offer some essential revision tips as you prepare for your upcoming exams.
Create a dedicated revision plan.How long will you be able to study each week? Consider varying your learning methods, such as audio aids and visual aids. Key tip: Produce a revision timetable leading up to the exam date and stick to it!
Exam familiarisationCan you describe the exam format, features, time aspects, response requirements, and exam processes? Key tip: Go through CGMA Question Tutorials.
Choose the right revision aids.Have you identified available resources, study options and required revision/exam preparation time? Have you used pass cards or succinct summaries of what you’ve learned? Key tip: Enrol for a revision course with a training provider or purchase question-led revision materials.
Switch to active learning.Switch from passive to more active learning. Start a learning period with question practice rather than passive reading. Key tip: Perform questions under timed conditions to test time management.
Lessons learnedWhat went well so far? What’s proving difficult to master? What technique needs improving? Prepare a list of actions to address your limiting factors or blockers. Key tip: Note any mistakes you made to aid recall.
Covered everything?Do you understand what it takes to pass the exam and how it is scored based on blueprint core activities? Key tip: Check your knowledge against the subject-specific exam blueprints (the blueprints are used to set exam questions).
Exam techniquesAre you equipped with exam and recall techniques and time management strategies? Key tip: Develop exam skills and techniques — visit the CGMA Study Hub for guidance.
Mock examPerforming mock exams is essential — reflect on what can be further improved or learned before the exam day. Key tip: Our data-driven evidence reveals that performing a mock exam improves your chances of examination success.
Exam day preparationDo you know the exam day procedure — what to expect at a test centre or online remote exam? Check that you’ve performed a system test if you are performing an exam at home or the office. Key tip: Exam-day guidance can be found here.
After the examWhat you could have done differently? Key tip: Are there any techniques you can use for future exams? It’s worth continuing your studies now that you have some momentum.
