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Exam time is probably the most stressful time
of all for students and many will worry endlessly that they haven't prepared
enough and done enough revision for the exams. Here are some tips for
getting the most out of revision and exam day to help you get through
them with as little stress as possible.
Preparing for your exams
If you can, try to make sure you have completed your revision a few days
before the actual exam, you can then put the last few days to good use
by relaxing, gathering and checking the equipment needed for your exam.
When you have done this try to do an extended relaxation technique for
around an hour or so, this will leave you feeling refreshed for the next
couple of days. It is also wise to avoid any stressful situations at this
time such as a visit to the dentist or long journeys.
The morning exam
Make sure that you get up early and take a long hot shower then perform
a short relaxation technique, avoid trying to cram in any more revision
as this will only stress you. Make sure that you have breakfast before
you leave even if it is only a small one, it will give you energy. Once
you have had breakfast then make sure that you have everything you need
well before the time you have to leave.
The afternoon exam
Try to relax throughout the morning and don't be tempted to do any more
revision, make sure that you eat a light lunch and that you have everything
you need together well before its time to leave. Sit down and relax, play
your favourite music or watch a movie to take your mind off the exam and
to make time pass more quickly. Make sure that you give yourself plenty
of time to arrive at the exam and relax as much as you can in your seat
and calmly arrange the items you need around you.
The exam paper
Read through the exam paper slowly then re read it marking questions to
answer as you read through it, once you have gone through it then take
another look at the questions you marked carefully. Be sure to highlight
any sections that are compulsory and read instructions carefully.
Most people will tackle the easiest questions first and this gives them
confidence and gets them off to a good start, it also allows more time
for the more difficult questions.
Some points to remember
* Don't start answering questions without fully understanding them
* Focus your attention fully on one question at a time
* Choose words from the questions and include these in your answer this
will link them together
* If a question is taking too much of your time then leave it and return
to it at the end
* Always keep an eye on the time, but don't panic
* If you find that you are panicking and your mind goes blank then take
deep breaths through your nose and out through your mouth
* Try to aim to finish around 10 minutes early and look through your answers
and tidy up if you need to.
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