TSA Section 1 2023 / Oxford E&M (2024 entry) thread

Admittedly I had to guess on 10 answers because I didn't have enough time at all. For Q2, I finally figured out how to work it out when going back through the paper, but it was in my last minute and I had to just guess the answer.
It was an incredibly difficult paper though, the question about the roof tiles absolutely had me stumped. Did anyone else put A?

Reply 81

Ajorn

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I did too, but I was quite unsure with some of the ct qus. I ended up guessing like 6/7 ps questions :frown:

Original post by nealchen

bro how du u find ct harder but ps easier? For the last 15 questions I finished ct first then turned to ps

Reply 82

Anonymous #12

Original post by Rowanthepotato

Admittedly I had to guess on 10 answers because I didn't have enough time at all. For Q2, I finally figured out how to work it out when going back through the paper, but it was in my last minute and I had to just guess the answer.
It was an incredibly difficult paper though, the question about the roof tiles absolutely had me stumped. Did anyone else put A?

Wait what was the roof tile question again?

Reply 83

nealchen

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Original post by Ajorn

I did too, but I was quite unsure with some of the ct qus. I ended up guessing like 6/7 ps questions :frown:

I educated guessed two but it is so calming to hear that everyone thought it was hard

Reply 84

Anonymous #15

Original post by Rowanthepotato

Admittedly I had to guess on 10 answers because I didn't have enough time at all. For Q2, I finally figured out how to work it out when going back through the paper, but it was in my last minute and I had to just guess the answer.
It was an incredibly difficult paper though, the question about the roof tiles absolutely had me stumped. Did anyone else put A?

I think I got E

Reply 85

ANOYNIMOUS

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Original post by Rowanthepotato

Admittedly I had to guess on 10 answers because I didn't have enough time at all. For Q2, I finally figured out how to work it out when going back through the paper, but it was in my last minute and I had to just guess the answer.
It was an incredibly difficult paper though, the question about the roof tiles absolutely had me stumped. Did anyone else put A?

What was the roof question again?

Reply 86

Anonymous #1

What did people put for the race car one? I just had to guess that one tbh

Reply 87

Anonymous #16

Original post by Anonymous

What did people put for the race car one? I just had to guess that one tbh

what was that question? I can’t remember the details

Reply 88

Anonymous #1

Original post by Anonymous

what was that question? I can’t remember the details

I don’t really wanna make it obvious (cos of guidelines saying we can’t in depth discuss questions until a week after) but one near the end on the race track

Reply 89

Anonymous #6

Original post by Anonymous

What did people put for the race car one? I just had to guess that one tbh

I had 9, which was B I think.

Reply 90

Anonymous #7

Original post by nealchen

bro how du u find ct harder but ps easier? For the last 15 questions I finished ct first then turned to ps

Yeah i did the ct first too. I think that might’ve been because I get like brain fog from stress, and in that state it’s always going to be easier to work out a problem that’s concrete the ps rather than reading and interpreting an entire paragraph. I honestly do feel like the critical thinking questions were harder than usual though, there were more questions where I was stuck between two and it felt like either answer could be right.

Reply 91

Anonymous #17

Original post by Anonymous #6

I had 9, which was B I think.

I put 11 because I worked it out to be like 11.2 laps or something but I may be so wrong

Reply 92

upthechels

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Original post by Anonymous

I put 11 because I worked it out to be like 11.2 laps or something but I may be so wrong

i got the same but idk if it was right

Reply 93

Anonymous #13

That’s my same system!!! ps so hard

Original post by nealchen

bro how du u find ct harder but ps easier? For the last 15 questions I finished ct first then turned to ps

Reply 94

nealchen

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Original post by Anonymous

Yeah i did the ct first too. I think that might’ve been because I get like brain fog from stress, and in that state it’s always going to be easier to work out a problem that’s concrete the ps rather than reading and interpreting an entire paragraph. I honestly do feel like the critical thinking questions were harder than usual though, there were more questions where I was stuck between two and it felt like either answer could be right.

For me because I didn't know how much it would take to do the ps so I wanted to finish ct first for time control. But I think it will be fine since it really depends on how we perform with respect to other candidates.

Reply 95

yk_06

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Our test center was so trash in New Delhi, India

The scheduled start time of 2:00 pm (IST) was delayed by 37 minutes and this extremely odd time completely disrupted my timing strategy.
Additionally, they were conducting multiple exams (BMAT, TMUA, ENGAA, and TSA) in the same hall, frequently making announcements over the speaker system and creating a ruckus and general disruptions related to paper distribution.
The conditions made it exceptionally challenging to focus. Poor exam management significantly hindered the testing experience.

Like my average score for 2018-2022 papers was 74-76ish. Once even touching 80
Won't even get like 65 or smth this time. :'(

Reply 96

yk_06

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Original post by Rowanthepotato

Admittedly I had to guess on 10 answers because I didn't have enough time at all. For Q2, I finally figured out how to work it out when going back through the paper, but it was in my last minute and I had to just guess the answer.
It was an incredibly difficult paper though, the question about the roof tiles absolutely had me stumped. Did anyone else put A?