DSE exam success: Hong Kong’s top scorers share their revision secrets
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Hong Kong's top scorers of the 2024 Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) exams shared their revision strategies, including using a 25-minute study timer, compiling a 'mistakes booklet', and utilizing artificial intelligence for English. However, some cautioned against over-reliance on AI, arguing it hinders genuine knowledge absorption. The strategies highlight diverse approaches to exam success.
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24 top scorers shared revision secrets including AI use for English.
Top scorers used artificial intelligence to boost their English skills.
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Some top scorers said they would not rely too much on AI because it would prevent genuine knowledge absorption.
Opinion- 24 top scorers shared revision secrets including AI use for English.
- Some students avoid excessive AI to ensure genuine knowledge absorption.
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Loaded language removedSetting a timer to take a short break after every 25 minutes of study, compiling a “mistakes booklet” to learn from past errors and using artificial intelligence to boost English skills are among the strategies used by top scorers in this year’s university entrance exam in Hong Kong.
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Some top scorers said they would not rely too much on AI because it would prevent genuine knowledge absorption.
OpinionTop scorers in the 2024 Hong Kong DSE exams used a 25-minute study timer with short breaks.
South China Morning PostTop scorers used artificial intelligence to boost their English skills.
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