I've heard that for many subjects such as Biology, Physics the study designs are a good tool to utilise. Does the same go for methods? I think I have a good chance at close to (if not) 100% on exam 1, I would really hate to just miss something small and dumb. So, should I be specifically following the study design? Cheers.
The study designs are amazing resources to have! Make sure that before any assessment that you double-check everything on the study design because in the end, that's all you can be tested on. Do your normal study routine as usual and to check that you haven't missed anything, look at the key knowledge and all dot points on the study design for your subject. If there is something you don't understand on it, I would highly recommend going to a teacher or finding someone that could explain it to you (*cough Atar Notes Forum cough*).
I think beginning your study by solely going by the study design can be restricting for someone's thought processes and study of mathematics in general
I do agree heavily with Sine here! Try to only use the study design sort of like a checklist before assessments and just before the official exams. It would be best to focus on the study design really close to exams as it gives you a clear idea of what most likely will be on it. As Arty said, it would be good to tick it off as you go!
(and you can use it after Methods exam 1 to see what content wasn't covered and what's probably waiting for you in exam 2)