The alpha technique

Here's a summary powerpoint of some destress techniques as used by Jack Black (not that Jack Black, the other one!). alpha technique

Need help with note taking?

Here are some hints from SQA...

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Study Skills

I found this great Study Skills site and knew I had to share it with you! It's worth a look, so check it out

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Some exam strategies to help you feel good...

Need to de-stress??

Try some breathing exercises!

Breathing exercises help you focus and involve simply counting breaths. Another benefit is that no one will notice you doing them, so you can even do them in the exam room!

Here's how...

Breathe in to the count of 5, hold for 4 and then breathe out again to a count of 6. Repeat this a number of times :-)

What can help on the day?

Preparation

• Don't start panic studying on the day - this will only effect what you've already learned.
• Do look at some brief notes or revision cards.
• Arrive for your exam in good time but don't get involved in any potentially stressful exam chit-chat - get yourself in the zone.
• Make sure you've got all the stuff you need - pens, pencils, ruler, calculator, dictionary, etc.
  
• Give yourself time to settle when you're in - do a breathing exercise before you start reading the questions.

If your mind goes blank....

• Don't panic! Just sit back, close your eyes and take a few deep breaths to calm yourself.
• Try to relax, and when you're ready read the question again. If you can't tackle it now, move on to the next one. Remember, it's better to write something down than to write nothing at all.
  

Beating exam stress & Memory techniques

Check out this site for some fab exam tips! You want to do your best, don't you....


CBBC Newsround Guides UK Beating exam stress Stress busting tips



Here's a guide from the BBC about memory & coping with stress - worth a look...


BBC brainsmart

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