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Exams are an unpleasant part of life and can be very stressful. So how do you stay sane and do your best? Reachout.com have some tips including:
Manage your stress - plan your revision and break it down into manageable chunks;
Take the pressure off - if you're putting too much pressure on yourself try to remember that failure isn't fatal and if others are putting too much pressure on you (e.g. parents) try talking to them;
Do it together - study with a friends who take the same subjects;
Go easy on the substances - caffeine, red bull, (avoid drugs and alcohol altogether);
Get enough sleep, eat good food and keep moving; and
Have a back-up plan - if you don't get the grades you need have a plan B.
Manage your stress - plan your revision and break it down into manageable chunks;
Take the pressure off - if you're putting too much pressure on yourself try to remember that failure isn't fatal and if others are putting too much pressure on you (e.g. parents) try talking to them;
Do it together - study with a friends who take the same subjects;
Go easy on the substances - caffeine, red bull, (avoid drugs and alcohol altogether);
Get enough sleep, eat good food and keep moving; and
Have a back-up plan - if you don't get the grades you need have a plan B.
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According to a BBC article, psychologists have found that 8 of the 10 most common revision techniques do not work. These include highlighting and writing summaries. One of the techniques that works is testing yourself. This technique involves making flash cards and testing yourself on the subject matter. The other technique that proved to be effective was spreading out your revision over time and across subjects. Everyone has different learning styles so if there is something else that works better for you I'd stick with it.
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Caption courtesy of www.smilingmind.com.au
According to Mission Australia's Youth Report 2015 some of the top concerns for Australian teenagers are coping with stress and school or study problems. With Exams around the corner for senior students Smiling Minds is a great website with mindful meditation for young people.
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Dolly Life Coach has 8 useful tips on how to survive exams including drinking plenty of water, getting some fresh air and talking it out. Check out the full list here and don't worry, be happy!
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"The ATAR score is a measure neither of character nor potential."
You must not let a number eclipse the immensity of your achievements - you've completed thirteen years of school!
Alice Pung (Melbourne lawyer and author) from an article published in Surviving Year 12 bye Dr Michael Car-Gregg.
You must not let a number eclipse the immensity of your achievements - you've completed thirteen years of school!
Alice Pung (Melbourne lawyer and author) from an article published in Surviving Year 12 bye Dr Michael Car-Gregg.
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The Kid's Helpline website has some helpful information about exam stress. I like their idea to give yourself mini rewards once you achieve your study goals, such as watching an episode of your favourite Television show or going for a run. I see running as a form of torture so I'd be going for a walk.
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It's time to hit the books - check out these revision tips.
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As Year 12 students get ready for mock exams, here is some great advice from Jo Messer. The full article is well worth a read, you can find it at careerfaqs.com.au.
1. Most people don't know what they want to do when they finish school - it's normal!
2. Your marks don't define your course or career choice.
3. There is more than one road to the same destination (e.g., bridging course).
4. You need to be aware of what your influences are (family, friends etc).
5. If you take a year off, use it wisely.
1. Most people don't know what they want to do when they finish school - it's normal!
2. Your marks don't define your course or career choice.
3. There is more than one road to the same destination (e.g., bridging course).
4. You need to be aware of what your influences are (family, friends etc).
5. If you take a year off, use it wisely.