Take it seriously (An IGCSE Blog)

Take it seriously (An IGCSE Blog) by Tracy
International examination: a widely acknowledged reference that is necessary for college application and IB Preparation.

Main focus: the importance of IGCSE and time management

Before this semester, a fellow student encourages us that IGCSE is just a simple test. Everyone with normal IQ can pass this exam easily with relaxing but I feel that this is one of the biggest lies I’ve ever heard. As an elder, I have the duty to prevent other IGCSE learners from being deceived.

You cannot regard IGCSE as just a level examination. Nearly all the students only pay attention to graduation examination or standardized tests such as final IB examination, IELTS, TOFEL, SAT. In fact, IGCSE is also a necessary reference for college application. When you send your applying material, you should submit your IGCSE scores as well. Compared with IB, IGCSE course only has a one-year study period. In one year, you should study at least 4 main subjects, English, your mother tongue, mathematics and combined science. All the books are at least 3 kilos in weight but you should study and take a final exam for all 4 subjects within one year. You cannot think that you will have plenty of time because you won’t have unfortunately. To have a well-round plan for IGCSE study, you’d better plan everything ahead and this needs your good sense of time management.

To master all the knowledge of the books, you need rich vocabulary and regular revision. To learn the technical terms of each subject is a very tough task so you need to spend a lot of time. As an IGCSE student, you need to learn to organize your time wisely. In your spare time, you must spend one to two hours a day to search for every new word in the textbook and notes in your dictionary. Then you’d better revise your notes and do some preparation for tomorrow. Make sure you won’t leave your work to tomorrow. To achieve a balance between daily study and revision and preparation, you need to plan everything ahead.

Planning everything ahead can help you use the time wisely and reduce the waste. Make a ‘to-do’ list is a very good way. To make study easier, you can make a ‘to-do’ list to list all the things you will do and write the time clearly to manage your IGCSE study. Hardworking and intelligence is far limited to be a good IGCSE student. To be the master of time and make the life helpful for your preparation is very necessary.

IGCSE is also a basis of IB study. If you don’t plan everything ahead and are poor at managing your time, you will the study life in the future harder and harder. Don’t make IGCSE act as a kind of stress and burden in your life. Besides, be aware of the importance of IGCSE is also vital for you. Come on.