Tests and Examinations are a regular part of the school environment. It is important that exams be kept in proportion-they are important, but not the end of the world.Some things can be done to make exams more valuable, worthwhile and less threatening experience for the students.So, here I am presenting some of the tips for the students so that they may able to utilize their times of their studies and improve their results.
TIPS FOR THE STUDENTS
- Have all the necessary Items with you.-You can't borrow items such as pencil, pen, ruler or calculator during the examination period
- Have a relaxing night before your examination- Have an early night and try to have healthy breakfast.
- Read the entire paper-Mark the questions which you can solve easily and start to solve from the easiest.
- Plan your time- Planning the time is the most important thing that have to be followed during the examination. It helps to take you out from nervousness.
- Jot down your ideas as they come up to you-While you are answering one of the questions, information about another may suddenly occur to you . Jot it down somewhere because when you come to that question perhaps an hour later, you may have forgotten it.
- Don't leave any questions unanswered- If you are short of the time, use short procedures. Remember you can only be marked on the answers you give.
- Never leave the room early-If you have time left at the end, add information(eg. margin). You can't return if you suddenly remember a fact after you have left it.
- Never omit an entire question-No matter how well you answer other questions, you must give equal time to all of your questions to get marked well.If you write nothing, you can't receive any marks and you lost all your marks for a particular question.Write something-it may at least give you some points.
- Maintain a stable energy level-Eating foods such as chocolate bars before examination might give you an energy boost yo keep you with but your blood sugar level will drop within an hour and your energy will plunge dramatically, making it hard for you to concentrate.
Note to the Parents-
- Encourage children to believe in themselves.
- Explain to the child that success at exams opens door of opportunities but do not reflect a true and balanced description of their strengths and weakness.
- Negative statements at this time may cause emotional damage and scar young minds.
- Parents must be realistic about their expectations, which must be based on the child 's past and present performance.
- Avoid comparing your child with others as this loses their self-esteem.
- Be stern with your child, but do not exert too much pressure. If you feel that child is not adequately prepared for his examinations do not scold for his results.
- Parents must continuously give the support and encouragement to their child.
- Negative statements coming from either parents or teachers may completely weakens any glimmer of hope that the child may be success in his examinations in the future.
