This document provides tips for reducing exam stress and preparing effectively. It advises developing a revision timetable early and using study skills like note-taking, flashcards, and highlighting. Students should experiment to find what study routines and environments work best for their individual needs. The document also recommends getting support from others by agreeing on undisturbed study times, finding a quiet study space, eating a healthy breakfast, allowing extra time to get to exams, and being prepared with needed supplies.

1. *Exam Stress
and How to
Beat it!

2. *
Don’t leave revision
to the last minute.
Don’t avoid the
questions you don’t
like or find difficult.
Don’t forget there is
life beyond exams.
Don’t CRAM the night
before, you’ll just get
stressed and forget it
all by the morning!

3. *Do work to a revision
timetable, start planning
well before your exams
begin
Do use your study
skills, write summary
notes, highlighting, revision
cards, key words, whatever
works for you
What routine suits you best?
Morning or afternoon? Alone
or with a partner? Short
bursts or longer sessions?

4. Get the people around
you to buy into and
support your efforts.
Make sure you agree
with them times that
you will not be
disturbed.
Get your own quiet
space in the house
were you can focus on
your goals.

5. Check:
*Have a good breakfast
*Give yourself plenty of time to
get to the exam
*Make sure you know where the
exam is being held
*Take everything you need,
extra pens, water,
tissues…anything else?
*Go to the loo!!!