Why do I get so nervous...

[hellbellz]

When I take tests or quizzes? I get really nervous and can't control it.

 

 

 

I was pretty nervous this Wednesday, I had my first test of the year, Algebra 2 test. Well I wasn't feeling good today, and only came to school pretty much to see my results. I got an 89% B! The whole class scored points 97%-28%, so we're taking an extra credit for some people.

 

 

 

Back to the point, are there any good things to keep my mind off of getting nervous while taking an exam? I always think I am going to fail. :oops:

 

 

 

Any help is appreciated, thanks.

[limpbizkit]

Music helps me alot.

 

 

 

Also playing games with friends on msn.

[elmo_killer6]

Music helps me alot.

 

 

 

Also playing games with friends on msn.

 

 

 

That's not gonna help during an exam :P . Just relax. The more you resist the feeling of nervouness the more tense you become.

[Nom]

Try having some confidence. I never worry about any tests except math (I suck at math, but I don't care about it so whatever). Go in knowing that you'll do well, and you shouldn't have a problem. Getting yourself all worked up is usually unfounded, because once you sit down for the test you realize that there was no need to be worried. (Usually.) And once you realize that, tests shouldn't be a problem.

[The Dark Lord]

That's what happened to me on my PLAN exam yesterday. I was extremely nervous for some reason, and it didn't help that I had internal conflicts throughout the test. I even broke a nail and had a cold, which didn't help either.

 

 

 

I used to pray before an exam. (when I used to be a Christian) Seeing as I'm agnostic now, that probably wouldn't convince my mind enough to trigger the placebo effect.

 

 

 

By the way, drinking orange juice and eating bagels in the morning of the day in which you take an exam should help you concentrate. Plus, it's healthy for you. : )

[Tbfgraphx14]

Think about the test, but don't think about the negative things about it, like if you don't do well. That way, you will be more relaxed and you will get a good score :) Atleast it helped me on my playing tests in band, it is not fun to think of screwing up infront of 90 people, because when I think of that, I just screw up once it is my turn.

[Bubsa]

Keep telling yourself you know you're good enough to ace the test. Put forward questions you think the test will have and work them out in your head. Constantly reassure yourself and go in there thinking you're the bees knees. 89%, come on, that's damn good.

 

 

 

Give yourself some credit and focus on passing and knowing you have the answers, it's just a matter of putting them on a piece of paper. Once you see how easy that is, you can relax about it! Once you know what you're doing, all that's required of you is to put it on a piece of paper, easy peasy! Not like you have to parachute down and then hanglide over crocodiles.

 

 

 

Just take it nice and slow and focus on the task. Also, eat an apple. An apple has been proven to have a greater effect on 'waking up the body' than caffeine. Plus, it's healthy and full of yummy energy.

[PaperClipsYaaaar]

28%

 

Haha somebody was high.

[Craiglowery]

Eat bananas before the test. They help calm you down and they get your brain working.

[runescapeloser22]

Just relax. A bunch of kids in my class last year had that problem and my teacher suggested eating bananas (like Craiglowery said), but we all laughed at that and thought she was kidding, then she showed us some article online that proved it was right :P

[nomadmike]

8-) I empty my mind of everything.

 

 

 

I see how great my photographic memory is.

 

 

 

Scored a 96% on a 100 question test last week dealing with the early 1700's :

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Or just don't think at all and try to answer questions :lol:

[HellsBells]

Glue a piece of paper on the inside of your shirt with the stuff you don't remember on it. Not hard.

[knives669]

Just be confident that you're going to do well. ^_^

 

 

 

Unless you really don't know the material. Then, that's a good reason to be nervous. :P

[hellbellz]

 

Unless you really don't know the material. Then, that's a good reason to be nervous. :P

I only learned the material two class periods beforehand. :P

 

 

 

Thanks guys, I'll try the bannana or apple thing next test. :wink:

 

 

 

Oh and Paperclip, he was pretty sober, unless he's high every class. :lol:

 

 

 

 

 

Uh oh. I'm into that emoticon stage again. :oops:

[jemathonical]

Glue a piece of paper on the inside of your shirt with the stuff you don't remember on it. Not hard.

 

 

 

And get caught looking down your shirt?

 

"What on earth are you doing?"

 

"Umm, ahh...Checking for diseases!"

[tryto]

Don't cram before the day of the exam.You study for a week before, but dont study the night before and have a good sleep.

 

 

 

For me, studying lowers my scores, but im weird. Dont imitate me.(94% average in grade 9 studying for 1 test)

[Pan_Nx]

Chewing gum usually helps me, just dont get caught. :)

[Darksavior69]

If you feel you've got a good grasp of the material there's really nothing to be nervous about. Just make sure you understand what you need to well ahead of time and you should be fine.

 

 

 

If that doesn't work you could always try green tea.

[ExcelBlue]

I used to get nervous all the time. But it really helps to keep thinking about the test, about how you suck at the subject, and by how much you will fail by this time. If you start panicking, it's a good sign, it is also a good idea to run out of the class, screaming to release the stress.

 

 

 

Hope this helps!

[Rebdragon]

Do what I do.

 

 

 

Stop caring until you need to get your grade up \ . And make sure to do well on everything else (homework, etc.), so it won't hurt you too bad if you get a lower grade on a test.

 

 

 

I'm pretty sure I did better on the SAT by not caring than if I had cared. Having an apathetic attitude really does help : .

[knives669]

Having an apathetic attitude really does help : .

 

 

 

I can agree with that. I made a 27 on my ACT, and I went in there not really caring one way or the other.

 

 

 

Having an apathetic attitude can really help to get rid of the stress, but it becomes a problem when it becomes too apathetic, like when you fall asleep and don't even do the test at all. :lol:

[Althalus]

You gotta get past the fact that it's a test and just pretend you're doing homework. It's hard for some people. Hope it all works out for you.

[highlanders]

I never have any expectations, or study too hard, or think about it before a test, I just take it relax, and I get better scores that the insecure people who come at the test completely stressed out and their nose still in their study book.

[Ginger_Warrior]

I know this sounds stupid, but don't revise too much. Obviously revise to a degree that you'll be able to recall any information you might require in the exam, but don't overly do it because it just gets the brain worrying. Half the fear of exams comes in the preparation, or the lack of it. Not many people are able to strike the right balance.

 

 

 

As for the exam itself, take a bottle of water. Helps focus the brain the task it's being set to do, in this case, the exam, instead of the perceived dangers that might arise if you fail. In the actual exam, you just need to focus on what the papaer is actually asking you. I almost enter a dialog with the paper in my head just to keep my mind off things 'coz I also get really nervous and it's not like I really struggled last exam with my 3 As and a B at AS Level...

 

 

 

Everyone gets nervous, it's just knowing how to deal with it. Music helps get ya amped up and confident for the exam, but it can also have the reverse effect of drawing out the fears and making you feel more unconfident if you feel you're not ready. So, that one depends on the person really.

[mrmyk]

Before really big tests i just want to get it over with but mostly i'm just a chilled out guy :P

 

 

 

Play sport, keep up to date with work and just have fun :)