Feeling nervous before exams is normal. A little stress can help you focus. The aim is to stop it from taking over.

Before the exam

  • Make a plan so you know what you’re revising each day
  • Sleep properly, especially the week before
  • Move your body every day, even a short walk
  • Talk to someone about how you feel

In the exam room

If your mind goes blank, breathe slowly, move to a question you know, and come back later.

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Preparation is the best cure for nerves. Every practice paper makes the real one feel familiar. (Lucy)

If stress or anxiety feels overwhelming or lasts beyond exams, speak to a parent, teacher, school counsellor or doctor. You don’t have to handle it alone.