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Alongside optional subjects like History, Civic Education, Chemistry, Physics, Geography stands out as a crucial elective for university admissions. High schools across the country have aligned with the 2018 Ministry of Education's exam formulation to provide these trial Geography exams for study and student assessment.
List of 2018 National High School Trial Geography Exams from various schools
- 2018 High School Geography Trial Exam - Nghệ An Inter-School: Here
- 2018 High School Geography Trial Exam by the Department of Education and Training Bắc Ninh: Here
- 2018 High School Geography Trial Exam at Nguyễn Thị Giang School - Vĩnh Phúc: Here
- 2018 High School Geography Trial Exam at Nguyễn Viết Xuân School - Vĩnh Phúc, round 3: Here
- 2018 High School Geography Trial Exam at Hàn Thuyên High School - Bắc Ninh, round 1: Here
- 2018 High School Geography Trial Exam at Hồng Lĩnh High School - Hà Tĩnh: Here
- 2018 High School Geography Trial Exam at Lương Thế Vinh High School - Hà Nội, round 1: Here
An atlas is an invaluable tool for students taking Geography exams
Geography Exam Structure for the 2018 National High School Examination
- Exam Format : Similar to other subjects, the Geography exam is entirely multiple-choice with 40 questions to be completed in 50 minutes.
- Knowledge Content :
+ Covers knowledge from the 11th-grade Geography curriculum and primarily from the 12th grade. Questions include theory and practical exercises to test atlas reading skills, drawing and recognizing various chart types, and the ability to comment on and analyze data tables.
+ The theoretical section is expected to consist of 25 questions, progressively increasing in difficulty from easy to hard, and the practical exercises include 15 questions, with 10 on atlas reading, 4 on data table analysis, and 1 on recognizing different types of charts.
- Overall, the 2018 Geography exam is anticipated to be more challenging than the 2017 exam, with a high differentiation among students. Therefore, to achieve excellent scores, students need to study very seriously and meticulously.
How to score high in the Geography multiple-choice exam?
- Effective Study Strategies:
+ For theory: Organize the content with mind maps, branch diagrams, systematic tables, etc., then summarize the main points of each lesson. Aim to broaden your knowledge beyond the basics and don't skip the finer details.
+ For practical exercises:
Chart Exercises: Memorize the different features and functions of various chart types for accurate identification and differentiation. For instance, use a pie chart to represent the structure or ratio of an entity over two years; for showing changes of an entity over several years, opt for bar charts, etc.
Data Table Exercises: Practice quick and accurate calculation techniques, analyze data table objects, and learn to make observations and interpretations effectively.
Atlas Exercises: Understand common symbols, review potential atlas-related questions, and master the principles of appropriate atlas usage.
- Strategies for High Scores in Multiple Choice Exams:
+ Practice Tests: An effective method of revision is to work through selected geography mock exams from various schools after thorough study, allowing for self-assessment and knowledge enhancement. This approach also helps in gaining experience and finding the most effective test-taking strategies for oneself.
+ Efficient Time Allocation: Quickly complete straightforward questions, marking and temporarily skipping those that are uncertain or require complex reasoning.
+ Highlight Key Words: Identify and underline crucial words or phrases in the question to guide towards the correct answer after a preliminary read-through.
+ Apply Elimination Techniques: A useful strategy for tackling uncertain questions effectively.
We have compiled a selection of 2018 high school geography mock exams for students' reference, alongside tips for effective study and test-taking strategies to better prepare for the exams. Students are encouraged to explore mock exams in other subjects such as Mathematics, Literature, Foreign Languages, Chemistry, History, etc.
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