The NSC matric exams may already be well on its way but if you still need some help because of anxiety and fear, Weskus Nuus has some tips to get you through the last few weeks.1. Learn to calm yourself down
When in the exam, there are a number of things you can do to stay calm. If you are feeling nervous, close your eyes and breath deeply. This will physically calm you down. Remember the power of positive thinking. Tell yourself that you can do this.2. Be strategic
Keep an eye on the clock and prioritise your approach. Maybe start with some easy questions to get warmed up. Or perhaps you could start with the harder ones or questions that are worth the most marks.
As time ticks on you may need to shift your priorities. If you are short on time, stick to the questions you are confident with so you can collect the most marks.3. Stay positive
Instead of panicking because you can’t answer every single question fully, focus on using the knowledge you do have. You might not get full marks, but you will at least get some. You can only do your best. Don’t put pressure on yourself to do more than that.4. Annotate your question paper
If you are struggling to say, understand a question, then make some notes. Underline key words, write down ideas. This will get your thoughts flowing before you actually put pen to paper for your answer.5. Stay focused
Don’t worry about what is happening around you, what others might be doing, or any other thoughts that might creep into your mind. Stay focused on yourself and on your exam.
