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Overview  \n2. Exam tips to maximize benefits  \n3. Effective use of functions  \n4. Study resources  \n5. Teaching approaches (for tutors)  \nEmbracing change. Shaping futures.  \nSeries 2  \nExam tips to  \nmaximize benefits  \nCR questions: No more messy handwriting  \n• No need to worry about messy handwriting or presenting neat calculations.  \n• By taking your exam by CBE your answer is always clear and easy to read!  \n©ACCA  \nSpreadsheet Illustration – F9 NPV  \n©ACCA  \nSpreadsheet: never use a calculator!  \n• In paper exams, you are often required to do a lot of calculations using a calculator  \n• Doing calculations on a calculator is a very menial task requiring a lot of attention to avoid any mistakes in inputs or copying outputs.  \n• In a spreadsheet, you should always apply formulae for calculations  \n• Copy/ paste them for repetitive calculations  \n• This will save you time and allow you to focus on analysing the scenario, instead of being occupied with calculations  \n©ACCA  \nSpreadsheet Illustration – F5 Expected Value  \n©ACCA  \nSpreadsheet Illustration – F5 Expected Value  \n©ACCA  \nSpreadsheet: copy and pasting parts of an answer  \n• In case of repetitive calculations , you can easily copy and paste part of an answer  \n• When you copy and paste part of an answer, you only need to update figures; the structure and formatting remains the same  \n• This can result in significant time savings.  \n• If you use this technique, you may be able to complete your answer in even less than half of the allocated time in paper exam.  \n©ACCA  \nSpreadsheet Illustration – F7 Consolidation  \n©ACCA","cbCaipAyfO7u62fV","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipAyfO7u62fV","pdf",1013882,25,"English","# Exam tips to maximize benefits\n## CR questions: No more messy handwriting\n## Spreadsheet Illustration – F9 NPV\n## Spreadsheet: never use a calculator!\n## Spreadsheet Illustration – F5 Expected Value\n## Spreadsheet: copy and pasting parts of an answer\n## Spreadsheet Illustration – F7 Consolidation","[{\"question\":\"What are the main advantages of computer-based exams (CBE) mentioned in the document?\",\"answer\":\"CBEs eliminate concerns about messy handwriting, ensuring answers are always clear and easy to read.\"},{\"question\":\"Why does the document recommend using spreadsheets in exams?\",\"answer\":\"Spreadsheets allow for formula application and copy-pasting of repetitive calculations, saving time and enabling candidates to focus on scenario analysis rather than manual calculations.\"},{\"question\":\"How can spreadsheets help save time in exams?\",\"answer\":\"By using formulas and copy-pasting techniques, candidates can complete calculations and construct answers more efficiently, potentially finishing in less than half the allocated time for paper exams.\"}]","Exam Tips to Maximize Benefits | PDF",63]