2011 Fiji Seventh Form Certificate Examination
A total of 16 subjects are examinable and students take a minimum of four and a maximum of five subjects. Marks are aggregated in English and the best three subjects.
The examination will end on Friday, November 18.
The results of this examination are expected to be released at the end of December.
The Fiji Seventh Form Certificate examination results are also used for scholarships selection and entry into universities and other tertiary institutions.
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Focus on exams
Dudley Church in Toorak, Suva yesterday held a special service for students who will be sitting for their external exams. Picture: IVAMERE ROKOVESA
EXAMS are the worst fear for many students.
While some look forward to their examination, particularly passing it to further their education, others just dread it.
But once a student steps into the examination room, it is too late for him or her to worry about how hard the paper would be.
The only worry that remains for some students at that time is whether he or she would complete the paper on time.
Hundreds of Form 7 students around the country will sit for their external examination today, followed by the Fiji School Leaving Certificate exam for Form 6 students within two weeks.
Some churches and schools had church service yesterday seeking divine help for their students who would be sitting for their exams this year.
Fiji Principals Association president, Colati Ledua said students should understand the subjects they studied throughout the year.
"It's important for students to know the topics they covered and the sub-topics are important as well," he said.
"Students will get the boost and confidence when they know the topics and sub - topics they covered during the year."
Mr Ledua said it was also vital for students to revise past years exam papers because although the questions were different, the contents were the same.
He said this would help students to understand the nature of questions to expect in their papers.
"Also, group discussions before students sit for their papers will help them as they walk into the exam room."
"They must be confident enough to share their weaknesses with friends before sitting for the papers rather than holding themselves back."
Mr Ledua said exam was the worst fear for many students "but when you step into the room you should tell yourself it is too late to worry now."
He said students should not spend too much time on a question that has only one mark for the correct answer.
"If they are spending too much time on a one mark question, they should just leave it and move on to the next question.
"Students should finish off the easy questions first and then spend time on the harder questions instead of wasting their time on the harder questions first."
Mr Ledua said parents should also ensure their children sitting for the exams have a peaceful mind when they leave home for school.
He said a disturbed mind was the worst thing that a student would need, saying they should leave their homes for school smiling and in a good mood.
"I wish students who will be sitting for the Form 6 and Form 7 exams all the best and may they attain success," said the Ballantine Memorial School principal.
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