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So you’ve come all the way (with the help of Exam Time!) and tomorrow is finally the moment of truth, the day of the exam. At this stage you have studied almost all that you can study to be 100% ready for the big day. You have been planning, revising and studying and so there is [...]

Just when you presume the day will be relaxing and easy-going, your teacher springs a quiz or test when you least expect it. As much as we all despise taking an exam, exams are, inevitably, an unavoidable part of school life. Everyone hates taking exams, but you can improve your study technique for them to [...]

Tips for the Revision Period Leave plenty of time to revise so that you don't have to do last minute cramming. Giving yourself adequate time will help to boost your confidence and reduce any pre-exam stress as you know you have prepared well. Develop a timetable so that you can track and monitor your progress. [...]

Exam anxiety is: excessive worry about upcoming exams fear of being evaluated apprehension about the consequences experienced by many normal students not mysterious or difficult to understand manageable by following a plan of helpful suggestions Four main areas which can contribute to your exam anxiety are: Lifestyle issues:- inadequate rest poor nutrition too many stimulants [...]

Exams are next week: how many of you are looking forward to taking exams?   I hope the answer is many of you, because I believe that when a well-prepared mind engages with a well-designed test, fireworks can happen inside our minds.   I had many experiences of feeling more intellectually stimulated, engaged, creative and innovative, when [...]

If you’ve prepared well for the exam, the night before the exam shouldn’t be too stressful. In fact, you should be able to relax a little and you should also have time to get organised for the big day.  Review your notes.  Get your bag ready. Do you need to take anything to the exam? [...]