With spring just around the corner, so is exam season. Even if the type of exams is changing, the way to prepare for them doesn’t. To stay healthy body and mind and ready to tackle any test students can use these tips to get an extra edge.
Use Sensory-Friendly Tools
From fidgeting to noise to boredom, kids get distracted easily, especially when they have to focus on what they don’t want to do, schoolwork. Tools like noise cancelling headphones and fidget toys can aid in reducing distractions, while movement breaks can help relax the mind and exert some energy to reduce refocus. If accommodation is needed, make sure both teachers and administration know days beforehand.
Calming Techniques
1 in 3 students face some form of exam-related stress that affects how they perform. Practicing mindful breathing techniques can help calm the body and mind when stress hits. Deep breathing also increases oxygen flow to the brain, helping students think more clearly and stay on track. Check out which breathing technique helps the most here.
Avoid Cramming
Last-minute cramming rarely pays off. While cramming can help pass a test within the next hour or day, it’s unlikely to remember the material long term, or be able to apply what they learned into practice. To avoid a late-night ineffective study session, practice studying at intervals at a time with plenty of breaks within the days leading up to the exams. Rewriting and repetition helps information stick easier.
Tackle Easier Questions First
When taking a test, it’s important for students to manage their time carefully. By tackling the easier questions first, students can get a rough estimate of how well they are doing throughout the exam and then have more time to work out the complex questions. This way of skipping and coming back helps students build testing momentum and confidence.
What tips do you find most beneficial for exams? Let us know in the comments!
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