Develop techniques that moderate stress
Tips for during the exam
- Think positively: opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and understanding.
- Stick to exam plan.
- Read instructions slowly.
- Start with most confident questions
- Let yourself smile.
- If mind goes blank:
- write anything you know about topic
- brainstorm ideas
- move to another question
- take short time-out and use relaxation techniques
Tips for during the exam
- Avoid post mortems and dwelling on what could have been.
- Don’t be too hard on yourself if you didn’t perform to your expectations.
- Learn from the experience and make changes for future exams.
More info
- Exam anxiety (The Learning Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)