Exam technique that earns professional marks
Professional-skills marks reward structure, judgement and communication. Learn how markers award them.
Roots Global Faculty5 min read
At Strategic Professional level, up to 20% of the marks reward how you communicate, not just what you know.
Answer the requirement, not the topic
Read the verb. 'Evaluate' needs a balanced conclusion; 'Recommend' needs a decision. Structure headings around the requirement so markers can find each point.
Show scepticism and commercial acumen
- Challenge assumptions in the scenario
- Quantify the impact where the numbers allow
- Link every recommendation to a stakeholder outcome
