Overcoming Nerves

Trial Assessment
Final Assessment
Multiple Choice Tests
Preparing For Assessment
Overcoming Nerves

Health Advice - On the day you take your Final Assessment it is advisable to:

• Have a good night's sleep the night before
• Eat breakfast or lunch. This may help calm your nervous stomach and give you energy. Avoid greasy or acidic foods, and avoid overeating
• Exercise. Nothing reduces stress more than exercise. An hour or two before an assessment, stop studying and go for a workout: swimming, jogging, cycling, aerobics.

Before the final assessment

• Allow yourself enough time to take the assessment, making sure you have a little time to spare
• Make sure you have done your revision and feel confident you can answer the questions
• Stop reading and studying at least one hour before you undertake your Final Assessment

During the final assessment

• Answer the easy questions first. This will relax you and help build your confidence, plus give you some assured points
• Make sure the environment is relaxed and warm, but not stuffy; an open window may help. Make sure you have enough light
• Don't be upset if you finish the tests before the time is up. What time you have left, check your answers and make sure you have answered all questions
• If you still feel nervous during the test, try this: inhale deeply, close your eyes, hold, then exhale slowly. Repeat as needed.