The thought of writing your Matric final exam can be quite stressful. Students expect exams to be difficult, which then makes them feel stressed. However, you can maintain a stress-free exam routine.
Below we have created a list of things you can do to help you have an exam season that is stress-free:
- Plan ahead
- Study smart
- Prepare for the exam
- Get enough sleep
- Take care of yourself
Plan Ahead
Planning for your exams will help you maintain a stress-free exam season. Develop a study plan before the final exam starts. You will find it easy to study for your exams if you are already studying before they start. Make sure that your study plans allow you to study daily.
Students who study daily have a better chance of gaining knowledge because they can cover many topics. Studying daily makes it easier for you to remember what you have learned the previous day. By revising the information you study daily, it becomes stored in your mind. You will be able to use this to answer your exam questions.
Studying can be tiring. Create a study plan with breaks in between. Although you will be studying daily, you deserve to take a break. For example, if you study for six hours, you can take a 30-minute break every two hours of studying. Your mind will be rested when you go back to your studies. You will study with a clear and active mind, which will help you concentrate better.
Study Smart
Studying is a technique. You must have a technique that works for you. Students have different ways of understanding information. For example, there are students who learn best through visuals. They easily understand information through videos, pictures, graphs and charts.
Find out what your learning style is and use it as you study. You will understand the information easily and studying will be more enjoyable.
Studying smart also means that you use different ways of studying. Below is a list of things you can do to study smarter:
- Study daily for more than four hours
- Study to understand the information
- Use your class notes to study
- Join a study group and have discussions with other students
- Attend extra classes at school or from a personal tutor
Research information if you do not understand it or ask your Teacher
Prepare For The Exam
Exams determine whether you will pass a class or not. This is why they can be stressful. However, you can make them stress-free by preparing for them. To pass your Matric final examination, you must prepare for it. However, preparations do not start when the exam season arrives.
Prepare for your final exam from the first term of the year. You can do this best by knowing what you must do to pass. Matric is made up of school-based assessments and a final examination. You must do well in your school-based assessments and your final exam to pass the class.
The school-based assessments are out of 25% of the marks, while the final exam is out of 75% of the marks. The school-based assessment marks are there to add up to your final exam. These are the assessments you must complete to work on your 25% of marks:
- June exam
- Trial exam
- Class presentations
- Class tests
- Assignments
School-based assessments are completed during the course of the year. You can ask your class teacher to tell you what your SBA mark is. This will help you know how many marks you need to pass Matric. A good pass is 50% and above in all subjects.
When you have completed these assessments, you can get ready to write your final exam. 75% of your marks are based on your final examination. To prepare for your Matric final examination. You can do this:
- You should study daily to ensure you cover everything you have learned
- Use old exam papers to practise and see how exam questions are set
- Ask your Teacher to assist you if you find a difficult question in the exam paper
- Study with other students to gain more information
Use your study notes and textbooks when studying
Get Enough Sleep
When preparing for your exam, you must make sure you get enough sleep. When your body and mind are rested, you will have enough energy to study the next day. Make sure you rest so that it helps you study better. Sleeping has the following benefits in your studies:
- You have better concentration
- It helps you develop a strong mind (good memory)
- Provides you with energy
- Maintains a healthy system
- Reduces stress
Take Care Of Yourself
If you want to maintain a stress-free exam routine. You must take care of yourself. Taking care of yourself means that you look after your health. You need to be healthy in order to write your exams well. Below is a list of things you can do to keep yourself healthy:
- Include more green vegetables in your meals
- Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily
- Have a healthy study snack e.g. dried fruits
- Exercise at least once a week
Watch Our CEO of Matric College, Jan Badenhorst, give you guidelines for your matric exam
What Is The Best Studying Method?
Each student has their own studying method. Each student retains information in differently. Find out what your best studying method is and use it.
How Can I Study Without Distractions?
You can study without distraction by staying away from things that distract you. For example, if your cellphone distracts you when you are studying, keep it out of sight. If you have to do research, you can use your laptop or computer.
How Do You Study Fast And Remember Well For Exams?
Start studying before the exam starts so that you do not have to rush your studies. Study daily in order to master most of your study topics. Keeping track of what you have studied previously will be easier if you study daily. This will help you remember information in the exam.
How Do You Cope With Exams?
You can cope with exams by using the following tips:
- Study enough for the exam to avoid feeling pressured
- Study with other students to feel motivated
- Eat healthy to maintain a well-functioning body
- Drink water to keep your mind clear and strong
- Take a break when you feel overwhelmed by studying
- Exercising will help you feel stronger
- Speak to a family member or a professional if you are stressed over the exams
How Can I Be Stress-Free During Exams?
You can be stress-free during exams by not over thinking. Do not stress over the outcomes of your results. Set your focus on the preparation for your exam. Study a lot and make sure that you cover all the topics that could appear in the exam.
If you are prepared for your exam, you will not have to be stressed over your Matric results.
Author: Mulisa Nethononda
Editor: Sive Ncanywa
Date : July 15, 2022