With final exams fast approaching and the end of the year being upon all of us, it is important to stay level headed and relaxed, while preparing for these assessments. Future Nation Schools shares advice on how to keep your cool during stressful times.
Start early
It is important to start preparing and revising your work well in advance of the exams. Don’t leave your studying for the week before these kicks off, as doing so will result in higher levels of stress that can easily be avoided.
Create your own study schedule
This is a great way to help you stay organised. Check your exam timetable and then draw up a study schedule that will afford you enough time to get through all of your work before the big exams officially start.
Ask questions in class
Before your exams start, try to go through all your notes and sections of your work that doesn’t make sense to you or that you still need clarity on. Take these questions with you to class and make sure you make time to talk to your teacher about the specific things you need better understanding on.
Set up mock tests
Ask your friends or parents to look at your work and set up mock tests for you to take, when you complete sections of your work. This will assist in preparing you for questions that may arise in your exams.
Take breaks
It is important to keep your brain focused on your work, when you are studying and the best way to do that is by taking breaks. Use this time productively, by not watching television, playing games or being on social media. Rather, take a walk around the garden, do some light stretches or play with your pet.
Stay well rested
Exams are only for a short period during the year and even though we all enjoy staying up late, make sure you get plenty of rest before and during your exams. This will make you more alert and readier for studying as well as for writing your exams.
Reward yourself
Do something fun on days or weekends when you don’t have to study. Go to a movie or to the park and spend some quality time with family and friends. It is important to reward yourself, so it is easier to get through the dedicated study times that you have ahead of you, leading up to exams.
“By preparing well and setting aside enough time for your exam preparation and studying, you will find the exams less stressful and easier to get through. Students don’t always look forward to their exams, but should remember, by doing their best during this time, they are creating a better future for themselves, which is very rewarding,” explains Head of Schools at Future Nation School, Mampho Langa.
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About Future Nations Schools
Future Nation Schools (Pty) Ltd is a 100% owned subsidiary of the Sifiso Learning Group, that seeks to drive the African education revolution. Future Nation Schools have a distinctive educational model through effective and innovative instructional practices in a global context using an experiential learning approach through Project Based Learning; a curriculum, that includes a focus on Coding, African Studies as well as Leadership and Entrepreneurship, that develops learners’ ability to work independently while using learning technology. Future Nations Schools currently have three campuses in Gauteng (Lyndhurst, Fleurhof and Randburg).
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