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EXAM TIME?

DON’T

WORRY AND USE OUR

GUIDE TO HELP-PART 1

The books, the tuitions and the endless hours of studying; exam time can be

highly stressful for both the students and the parents alike. Yet there are tactics

and tips to help your son or daughter ease through their exams and help you to

relax also. As

HEALTH

investigates.

Organize your

work and plan

wisely before the

exams.

Do not

wait until the last

minute to study.

This can help

you learn better,

remember the

material and feel

more confident for

your exam.

Recognize and

acknowledge your limits

but always focus on your

strengths.

When you panic

about an exam you tend to be

negative and focus on your

academic weaknesses. Try

instead to be objective when

you evaluate yourself.

The Tips For Exam-Goers

According to Dr. Valeria Risoli, a

clinical psychologist, learning to be

calm and less stressed is an ability

that children and parents should

work on in general from the early

years and then practice during

exams time. “In general, being

more organized and able to manage

time more functionally can help

children be more effective and reach

challenging goals with less stress,”

she says. Here are the tips:

May/June 2015