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ESAT Test Format and Strategy Flashcards

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  1. What does Part 1 of the ESAT always include?

    Answer: Mathematics 1 (compulsory for all candidates)

    Part 1 of the ESAT always includes Mathematics 1, which is compulsory for all candidates regardless of chosen subjects.

  2. How many subject sections does a candidate typically complete in the ESAT?

    Answer: Two parts (Part 1 + one chosen Part 2 subject)

    Candidates complete Part 1 (Mathematics 1) and one Part 2 section chosen from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Further Mathematics.

  3. What is the recommended approach for pacing through ESAT questions?

    Answer: Spend about 90 seconds per question and move on if stuck

    With 27 questions in 40 minutes, allocating roughly 90 seconds per question and moving on if stuck maximises overall score.

  4. What is the significance of process of elimination in ESAT multiple-choice questions?

    Answer: Eliminating wrong options increases the probability of selecting the correct answer

    Eliminating even one or two clearly wrong options significantly improves the probability of guessing correctly from the remaining choices.

  5. Can candidates use a calculator in the ESAT?

    Answer: No, calculators are not permitted

    Calculators are not permitted in the ESAT; all calculations must be done mentally or by hand.

  6. What type of questions appear in the ESAT?

    Answer: Four-option multiple choice only

    The ESAT consists entirely of four-option multiple-choice questions across all parts.