RELAXING on exam day can be easier said than done.
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Here are a few tips from the Board of Studies which could help before, during and after exams:
Don't listen to your friends - steer clear of people who will stress you out and undermine your confidence before and after the exams.
Don't hang around after the exam, ring your friends later - after you've had a swim or a jog.
Flip through and read the paper. Start with the easiest question and do it first as a confidence booster.
If you get a question that completely stumps you, get a piece of paper and write down any words that pop into your head which relate to the subject - one word may lead to another which could jog the memory.
If you are still stuck, move on and come back to the question after finishing everything else.
Do relaxation exercises before, during and after the exam. Be still, notice what you can hear and what you can smell, but let nothing disturb you.
Notice your breathing and draw in fresh air to give your system more oxygen. As you deepen your breathing you will become calm.
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