Practical Ways for not Stressing Out Before A Test

Hi there! Our blog post today is intended to help you out in times when you find yourself stressing, huffing and puffing before a (final, maybe?!) test! We will present you with simple, practical ways by which you can save time and energy and not fall into the "panic trap" before a test.

1. Study during all year, months and weeks leading to the exam and make sure you don't have any questions on the subject. If you don't understand some points of the lesson, then don't be shy! Raise your hand and ask your teacher.. or you fellow student(s)!

2. Divide the subject into smaller parts that you can digest more easily. Make headlines, highlight key words, write a comprehension of what you read, explain what you know and /or have read with your own words.. to someone you know --- eg your pet, a friend, a brother, etc.

3. Read the already solved sample exercises, applications of theory, etc.

4. Test yourself! Make "yes-no" answers to various questions and portions of theory you have just learned about OR short-answer questions or matching exercises.

5. Read under many different settings, environments and lightings. This will prepare you and make you more able to accomodate yourself in a dark or very bright classroom on the day of the test, a room with uncomfortable or too comfortable a chair, annoying noises, etc

6. Eat properly before the big day! Your brain needs much more energy when you are anxious and stressing yourself out reading! Choose foods that are rich in protein, carbohydrates, eat plenty of fruits and drink lots of water!

7. Get some rest. No matter how hard you read you will not be able to function at your best if you feel tired and drained!

8. Don't panic and don't read in the moments before taking the test! This time is for you to relax and not assimilate any more info!

9. Have the proper tools with you! Pick your best pen, pencil, eraser and sharpener! If you are not sure about the result of an equation or a question, use the draft section or a blank paper and make your calculations there. Use bullets, keywords or the steps leading to the solution rather than spend your time there.

10. If one section, question or problem on the test seems too difficult for you then skip it and go to the next one. This will save you considerable time.

11. Before handing your paper to your examiner/ teacher check your answers out!