Examinations are an integral part of the Education system and serve as a measuring tool for the students academic progress. In the academic journey Examinations play a crucial role in assessing students’ progress, develop confidence, create enthusiasm, analyse their knowledge, understanding, application and skill and continue their success in academics.
In the process of preparation for the Examinations students develop the skill in
1. Time management
2. Memory and recall
3. Critical thinking
4. Comprehension
5. Problem solving ability
6. Organising and planning to improve learning.
For some students Examinations may cause Stress and Anxiety, which can have negative impact on their mental health. Symptoms like
Fast heart beat, tense muscles, headache, over sweating, nausea and so on may trouble the students.
Students need to understand that stress to certain extent is necessary to put themselves in action. This required stress is called EUSTRESS, it is a moderate psychological stress, which leads to a positive response and very beneficial for them to focus on studies and perform well.
TIPS TO MANAGE STRESS
and prepare well for the Examinations
1. Stay Optimistic
2. Avoid overthinking
3. Maintain peaceful mind
4. Avoid arguments
5. Prepare study schedule
6.Raise your confidence level by proper planning and reach the day to day targets
7. Revise the lessons in advance
8. Solve sample papers
9.Sleep well to retain memory
10. Eat home made healthy food
11. Drink water at regular intervals
12. Do moderate exercises
13. A day before the exam keep your uniform, Hallticket and Writing materials ready.
14. On the exam day wake up early, get ready, have moderate breakfast and reach the examination centre well in advance.
15. In the examination room Keep your cool and focus only in writing.
16. Keep away from social media, if possible keep your Smartphones shut.
Dear students
Examinations are just part of school education. You can succeed even if exams are not your strong point. Perseverance and focus are the secrets of success. Believe in yourself and accept the challenges. Your success and happiness lie in you.
Last but not the least…….
Parents play an important role during the examinations.
1. They should not create an atmosphere of fear and anxiety in the minds of the students.
2. They need to give positive strokes to encourage them to perform well.
3. They should accept the capability of their children and guide them accordingly.
4. They should not compare their children with others in scoring high marks
5. During the examinations they need to minimise screen time for the family or do away with Television watching.