Just after a bit of insight into the Glop Train Memory Test. I failed it the first time and due to resit it very shortly. During my prep I‘ve had a bit of a breakthrough. For a practise test I took the decision not to make any notes and just read through the passage carefully about three times within the allotted time and just repeat key things in my head. I ended up only getting one question wrong. It’s made me question whether taking notes is the right technique for me. When I sat the test the first time I was scribbling down what I thought were important points to remember pretty much all the way through the allotted time and when it was all taken away my mind just went blank. Think I maybe made my mind go too fast and inadvertently drove all the information out. All the multiple choice answers are very similar so it’s quite easy to doubt yourself if you aren’t sure. Has anyone that’s done this test experienced similar? Do you feel note taking is essential to pass this test, not necessary if it doesn’t work for you or think maybe you need to try and find a balance?
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The way I did it was to ignore the passage being read out and just read through it during that time and make short handed notes that you'll be able to understand when you read. There was only 7-8 points I felt were important.
Once the passage had been read out the timer starts so from there you continuously read the passage, think I read it 5-6 times and then before the end I glanced at my notes as a mental reminder.
The main thing during this is not to panic or rush. You're given plenty of time to read through the passage at least 5 times (and I'm a slow reader).
Before the test starts, relax. Take a breath and then begin. The tests are there to test your resolve and not to rush.
The information they want imo is very obvious to pick out of the paragraph so just keep reading it until you feel like you've memorised it all.
There was one question that I got stumbled on as the answers were similar but that's the whole point of the test.
And I passed on enhanced first time so I have all the faith that you'll fly through this time.
But it's however you learn or hold information. I find a mixture of both helped me but I prioritised reading during the timer over notes.
Once the passage had been read out the timer starts so from there you continuously read the passage, think I read it 5-6 times and then before the end I glanced at my notes as a mental reminder.
The main thing during this is not to panic or rush. You're given plenty of time to read through the passage at least 5 times (and I'm a slow reader).
Before the test starts, relax. Take a breath and then begin. The tests are there to test your resolve and not to rush.
The information they want imo is very obvious to pick out of the paragraph so just keep reading it until you feel like you've memorised it all.
There was one question that I got stumbled on as the answers were similar but that's the whole point of the test.
And I passed on enhanced first time so I have all the faith that you'll fly through this time.
But it's however you learn or hold information. I find a mixture of both helped me but I prioritised reading during the timer over notes.
I would check this is definitely the case for you by doing the whole 'read a newspaper article and get a friend to quiz you on it' a few times. See how you get on using both methods.
Personally I filled the paper with scribbling and that helped me enormously, but we all learn and retain information differently. The guidance advises what works best for most people but if you've found a better way, use that. As an example, lots of people recommend counting tones on your fingers during the phone book exercise. I tried it for a few seconds and hated it and found it much easier to just do it in my head.
Personally I filled the paper with scribbling and that helped me enormously, but we all learn and retain information differently. The guidance advises what works best for most people but if you've found a better way, use that. As an example, lots of people recommend counting tones on your fingers during the phone book exercise. I tried it for a few seconds and hated it and found it much easier to just do it in my head.
Luckyflames
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Definitely try to use different coloured pens like red green blue. I found this very easy to picture my notes in my head when recalling the info for the questions.
ollie_hobbs
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Everyone has different techniques, so its not "one way is the best way" it's what works for you as others have said.
I made very rough notes as the passage was read aloud the first time, then spend the rest of the time re-reading the passage and adding bits as necessary. I think I ended up with about 15 bullet points of key information. Don't wright long sentences, keep it short and to the point.
It should be reasonably obvious what parts are important to remember, just don't rush and don't overthink it.
Is this the only test you are sitting? Or will you be doing any of the others / computer ones.
I made very rough notes as the passage was read aloud the first time, then spend the rest of the time re-reading the passage and adding bits as necessary. I think I ended up with about 15 bullet points of key information. Don't wright long sentences, keep it short and to the point.
It should be reasonably obvious what parts are important to remember, just don't rush and don't overthink it.
Is this the only test you are sitting? Or will you be doing any of the others / computer ones.
Luckyflames
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Congrats.
Well done , nice one, good luck going forward.
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