In this post I will be sharing the 5 step process to effectively study for the RE5 examination.
Step 1 – Make sure that you have a comprehensive and easy to understand study guide
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Step 2 – Read through each chapter at least 3 times
The content for the RE5 examination is not rocket science however it is high volume. Take time to read through each chapter thoroughly at least 3 times. I recommend that you spend at least a month studying before you write the exam. This is sufficient time to go through all of the specifics.
Step 3 – Build a question bank for each chapter
The trick to being successful at the RE5 is ensuring that you retain all of the detail as the examination questions are very specific in nature. To do this I would recommend that when reading through the chapters for the third time, that you begin to build a question bank for each chapter. Ensure that the questions are not generic but rather extremely specific. Each chapter should have minimum between 30 to 40 questions to ensure that no details are left out. RE Exam Buddy has done the hard yards for you and built a comprehensive question bank for each chapter thereby saving you even more time. The question bank is included in our study pack and can be accessed on the following link.
Step 4 – Go through the question bank every single day leading up to the exam
Once you have sorted out your question bank the next step is testing yourself on the questions every day and ensuring that you can answer the questions in the best way possible. Doing this every day allows you to retain the details without relying too much on the study material. The quickest way to do this is to read the questions out aloud and answer it out aloud without looking at the answer in the study material. This step takes discipline and dedication but believe me this is the key to passing the exam without fuss.
Step 5 – Test yourself with mock exam papers a week prior to exam day
Once you have memorised the answers to your question banks and feel ready for some exam action then I recommend that you consider going through mock exam papers. The mock exams help prepare for the exam standard and to get familiar with the style of questions asked. If you can attain more than 70% when completing the mock exams then you should be ready for the big day J. RE Exam Buddy includes 2 mock exam papers in its study pack so be sure to check it out here.
The 5 steps above are the exact steps I used when I prepared for the RE5 exam and it helped me attain over 70% on my very first attempt. It is important to note that if you are not disciplined and dedicated to the exam prep process then you will not be successful. The pass mark of 66% is only achieved by those who avoid taking short cuts and take the time to thoroughly engage the content.
And there you have it, please talk to us and let us know if you have any questions or comments by emailing reexambuddy@gmail.com. Alternatively if you would like to purchase our 2022 RE5 Study Material Pack, click here.