IN THE EXAMINATION HALL • Try to think positive and maintain positive attitude giving the test. • Once in the hall, take time to settle down and set your table. • Ignore symptoms of anxiety and focus on your task. • Do not hurry into reading the question paper. • Read the directions slowly and carefully. If there are any doubts clarify with the instructor, teacher or invigilator. • Feel comfortable before you start your answers. • Budget the time and plan the answers. Allocate time for each question. • Do the simple questions first to help you build up your confidence for the harder questions. • Choose the best known questions if choices are available. • If you do not know a question, move on to the next after leaving some
space; try it later. If not sure of an answer, do not spend long time
thinking and recalling answers. Go to the next question. Handle the less
known questions later. • Leave space after each answer so that you can add later if you need to. • Do not worry about supplementary sheets that others are taking. (lol..) • Try and revise your answers finally. Try to finish a little earlier.
Then go through the paper to correct mistakes/ underline important
points etc. Highlight important points – underline, write in capital
etc. • If you are feeling stressed during a test, try relaxation techniques , such as :
• Take in a deep breath, and then take it out.Try to release the
tension with each breath you exhale. :D
• Tighten up your hand or feet muscles for 5 seconds and then release the tension to keep you relaxed. Repeat this couple of times.
• Visualize a peaceful and relaxing setting to feel light and relaxed.
• If you experience extreme test anxiety even after following these tips, seek help from your school counsellor.
