UCAM PAU Challenge - how to face the University Entrance Examination
All students who wish to do so can access this tool, where they will find advice on how to take the exam in the best possible conditions.
In the Region of Murcia, over 7,500 students will sit the new Selectividad (similar to the UK's A-levels)- which has been renamed the University Entrance Examination (PAU in Spanish), from 3 to 5 June, So, these are days of anticipation, with the added challenge this year of exams that have changed in several ways, leaving behind the ‘COVID model’.
Grammar, presentation and practical skills are now more important. All students entering from upper secondary education must be examined in four areas: Spanish Language and Literature, History of Spain or History of Philosophy (chosen by the student), Foreign Language and the subject specific to each branch of study. In addition, they will be able to raise their marks - a maximum of 4 points - by examining subjects in a voluntary phase.
It has already been announced that the provisional grades will be available on Tuesday, 10 June, from 4 pm onwards.
Expand your options with good preparation
Preparation is very important to get to the PAU in the best possible conditions; a test in which, in addition to assimilating all the contents, you have to know how to control aspects such as stress and plan your time, as they not only affect passing, but also achieving the desired grade.
To this end, UCAM has made its online content platform available to all interested students UCAM PAU Challenge, with the aim of helping them on the road to success with a dose of information, motivation, time planning tips, study tips and much more.
The English teacher and content creator Samuel Galindo offers live sessions in which you can review vocabulary, grammar and key strategies to face the exam with confidence. Physical exercise can also help during preparation to switch off and increase performance The Saiyan Kiwi provides advice to those enrolled in the UCAM PAU Chanllege. Students will be able to revise maths with teacher and influencer Lauri Math Teacher or learn the best study techniques with OpoArtStudy using their Flowtime technique. In addition, the streamer Paracetamor and other content creators from UCAM Stars also send messages of support.