Exams

Exams, exams, exams.... the word that makes students tremble at the sound of it. Why is that so? Some people fear it because it determines their future while others face pressure from their parents to obtain flying colors. There are pros and cons to having exams regularly. Exams also known as assessments, encourages students to do regular revisions and helps assess their understanding of what they have learnt. Unfortunately, too much exams can cause pressure and might encourage students to just memorize facts without understanding. There were cases where students commit suicide when they do not get their expected grades. This proves that exams can also cause depression.

However, there are a few ways where students can minimize stressed caused by exams. First of all, studying ahead of time and not burning mid-night oil can prevent accumulation of topics to revise. Studies show that one must at least thoroughly read through something at least three times before the information can sink into their memory. Burning mid-night oil only causes panic and lack of sleep. A minimal amount of information would be absorbed by the student. Other than that, the student must finish the homework given by teachers as it would prepare them for the exams as they will be familiar with their work and concepts. They should always listen to what their teachers teach in class as there may be important facts brought up or explained.

It is not impossible to not excel in exams if there is self-discipline.