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Exam nerves
How to cope with exams Most people experience some degree of anxiety about exams. The best way to solve this is to be organised, it is important to learn some stress reduction techniques as well as using specific study tips for revision.
Useful stress reduction measures
+ Don't drink too much coffee, tea and fizzy drinks; the caffeine will 'hype' you and make your thinking less clear.
+ Eat healthily and regularly; your brain will benefit from the nutrients. +Physical activity can help to reduce some of the unpleasant physical effects associated with stress, such as racing heart, over-breathing and muscular tension. A brisk walk for 30 minutes , try out some yoga, tai chi or relaxation techniques... will help to keep you feeling calm and balanced, improve your concentration levels and help you to sleep better.
+ Get into a sensible sleep pattern; make sure that you stop academic work at least an hour before you go to bed and then do something relaxing so that your sleep is refreshing and useful. Don't work half the night and then get up late instead.
Tips for the revision period
+ Create an overview of what you want to revise and break each subject down into manageable chunks.
+ five minutes break every half hour.
+ Use active revision techniques to make the best use of your revision time.
+ Build a system of regular review into your revision, checking what you know and what you don't know.
+ Develop a technique for question analysis and planning answers to use in the exam.
+ Practise making plans and answering questions under timed conditions.
+ reward yourself with treats and leisure time
General hints
+ Believe in yourself. If you prepare for the exams properly you should do fine, meaning that there is no need to worry excessively.
+ Be realistic. Success is wonderful.But keep things in balance. If you create unrealistic aims , you will only be disappointed.
+ Don’t battle on alone, get help from a tutor if you don’t understand a topic. The learning support service will give advice on study skills and have a mentoring service. The internet also has a lot of sites offering advice on study skills.
+ Don't keep things bottled up. Confiding in someone you trust and who will be supportive is a great way of reducing stress and worry.
+ Keep things in perspective. The exams might seem like the most important thing right now, but in your whole life they are only a small part.