The pressure of test

The pressure of test ,this is faced by most people  this is when an exam, test  is coming up and an individual is faced by a work load of thins to do and this generates pressure taking that  test. they are different way to stop and reduce the pressure of test Aldo it takes time and effort. firstly people underestimate them self to the extent that after they have studied the fear of failing is in them and this cause them to forget  and thereby put them self under pressure by the time they go back to read they do not have full concentration.
       nervousness is the enemy its stops you thinking and if you and not thinking during exams then you are not going to do well. pressure also comes when preparation is not done in due time when you have a test/exam coming you  don't start preparation at the last mins you start earlier to reduced the work load and by doing this pressure is taking away they are few point i have to reduce pressure of taking tests

1) you should have revision tips which will come in help while reading.
2)maintain a regular sleep pertain so you don't fall asleep while reading.
3)positive taking play a serious role while reading for exams.
4)no distraction
    
put all of this things together and you will find out the pressure of test is only generaed by inadequate preparation.

The pressure of tests and coursework

In the beginning of the term there was not that much to do and I didn’t feel any pressure from coursework. However lately the workload has been steadily increasing to a point where there is enough to do but at the same time not too much, a very nice baseline for next year. The pressure I’ve felt has come from essay deadlines. I being a natural procrastinator have not been helpful and sometimes it results in unnecessary pressure that at times could have been avoided. There is also always something to do, whether it is friends I want to hang out with or just going for groceries I can always find a reason to postpone working. Making the choice to go to the library to get books is not that easy do when you can go to the SU bar and get a beer instead. Finding motivation to start early with research for the essays has been difficult even though I know I should start doing it as soon as possible. This has resulted in quite a few late night writing sessions with the deadline closing in which is probably not the best way to write an essay. In order to stop procrastinating I’ve tried to give myself something else to do that is not necessarily related to the subject but so boring that I’d rather do the essay and get it done with. This hasn’t been working out very well yet.. Friends have given me motivation to work as well as helping me out if something is difficult and I appreciate them a lot. We’ve only had one test so far and it didn’t make me feel a lot of pressure because other than doing as best as I could it didn’t have the aspect of studying beforehand. It did however make me realize how hard the exams can be because of the limited time we get. It was difficult to write down all my thoughts on the paper because my hands were not fast enough and I wish we could write on computers instead. If next term is the same as this one I am looking forward to it, having a little bit more to do would not be too bad either if I just start doing things earlier J

TEST !!! COURSEWORK!!!

The journey which i thought had just began started with a lot of essays but now they are so much that i can't even close my eyes for a second. Writing this blog alone is a pressure for me . This week has not even been smiling at me . Ah!!!!!!!.. The pressure of test and coursework has been seriously killing me . Last Week was not even better . The pressure is seriously alarming. The most annoying and amazing thing is that the pressure is not only from school but my mum....omg.... she keeps calling me on skype like everyday. I know she loves me but am under pressure. If it is not coursework today , it is seminar tomorrow.  I just believe  it would soon be over because Christmas is approaching, can't wait to go home.

 The coursework is really taking at lot out of my time. I have deadlines. Never thought i signed up for this(the stress). Everybody is busy, no time to play. People from my country keep calling me saying i don't call. I just smile to myself thinking ...They are not in my shoes.  In my country, the essays are not even a 1000 words. The essay that they give me here in university of Essex sends a stone down my throat. The parties are tempting but i keep it at the back of my head that i have an essay to write. It is not something i can say i would do later. The funniest thing  is that as i am writing this, i have an essay to submit on Monday. I just give God the Glory because it is not the 2500 essay. I am still thinking  about how to start .....lol...

Talking to friends in class about the coursework we have and everybody has this odd look and  tired eyes. Guessing am not the only one that is under pressure. The only way to communicate in class  is just to smile because everyone is so down that nobody can say hi. The Old man saying "in every dark cloud, there is a silver lining" so i know there is more to come and am ready to face it. I strongly believe after all this essays and  tests ,there is a good reward which would be good grades .

^_^

 Temiloluwa Salako
xoxo

The pressure of tests and coursework

School is no doubt very stressful and tough especially when it comes to solving seminar questions, assignments and reading at the same time every week. The work load has been very heavy to the extent that whenever the weekend is approaching, i always thank God. The coursework has been quite challenging as generally, the educational system here is a lot different from that of Nigeria's educational system. Although business should come before pleasure, in some circumstances, i think it is the other way round which makes me feel i have a lot of time and then procrastinate the work i have to do till few days to the deadline but despite being laid back, i still meet deadlines and excel. The word 'examination' or 'test' makes me anxious or panic thereby making me do last minute revision which is very bad. The stress and work load is caused by me as i tend to leave the work to keep on increasing till the point i get tired. The remedy to this is simply by reading and doing my assignments or seminar questions on a daily basis and stop procrastinating.
Although school stress has been quite stressful in recent past, it has also affected me positively in the sense that it drives me to work hard and has made me more enthusiastic in aiming and achieving academic goals.

The Pressure Of Tests

Right from the start, in all levels of education there is a point where we have to show that we understand what we are being taught. We do this by writing tests or essays etc.  

At the beginning of this term, the workload wasn’t too stressful. Although we had seminar work every week and also our 9am classes we have every Thursdays and Fridays it was difficult to cope with the fact we had work to do every week and we never had a free day but then as time went on I adjusted.

Well besides that, we were given essays and each had different deadlines. At first, the deadlines were far but then it got closer and closer. Well I would say the pressure rests on the ability to really write a good work without plagiarizing and to find good sources and reference them. Definitely, everyone has different levels of understanding and therefore trying to prove to our tutors that we really understand would be difficult. But then early preparation would help because when it gets close to deadlines, works done then would be rushed and would not be perfectly done as it would if it had been done earlier. Well the only thing I can do to help my self is to start the work early so I wont have to rush my work.

Basically, my expectations for my course would be to get remarkable marks but then perfection cannot be gotten at once therefore I have to put more efforts to be able to build up to the point of perfection.

The Pressure Of Tests And Coursework

THE PRESSURE OF TESTS

The hatred which most students have for tests and coursework is undeniable. Students would rather spend time on leisure activities rather than doing coursework or studying. Factually, there are different types of students with different methods of studying. Some students would rather read after any lesson and then be prepared for tests or exams which arise, while some others would prepare for tests or exams the day or few days before it is to take place.

The workload this term has been quite heavy. Although, there haven’t been tests yet, there have been a lot of coursework.  Essays have had to be submitted consecutively and these essays have been on broad topics which need a lot of research. The word count of these essays even makes it more stressful, ranging from 1000 to 1500 words. To lighten this heavy load and also make life easier, I need to begin working on coursework and researching on the topics at least two weeks before the due date for submission. Having an essay plan would help and writing points on sticky notes and pasting them on easily-accessible places would also help. Proper and adequate preparation is the main key to reducing the pressure of tests and coursework. 

I have had numerous concerns and also expectations on some of my coursework over this term. I had a lot of doubt about my first coursework on Legal Theory and expected an average mark but the result greatly shocked me and was beyond my expectation. I have good expectations for the unseen coursework which has not been marked yet and hope I shall not be disappointed. I believe doubt should be avoided at all times as this only increases the pressure and stress of coursework and also affects the morale of the student. 

In conclusion, I believe the best thing to do is to put in as much effort as possible into any coursework given. Even when the end result is not up to expectation, one can at least say it was done to his or her capacity. 

Adaeze Aseme.

the pressure of tests

To reduce the pressure of tests it would be advisable to have a plan, a plan that best suits you. For some it takes a day or two to prepare for tests depending on the load of the test and for others it takes weeks. The pressure arises from a lack of inadequate preparation. Before you are given a test you are also given a time frame that tells you how many weeks you have before you take a test. The time given to you before a test serves as a reminder. If you cant remember the exact time and date of a test it is advisable to get a diary. Its these little things that reduce the stress and pressure of tests and at the end of the day it is entirely up to you to make these changes in your life depending on the kind of person you are. In addition to all of this you also need to have a particular style of learning. Some people like me write notes with a variety of colors. This serves as a way of helping me remember things fast. You could also test your self a number of times before the actual test because quite frankly there’s a difference between actually knowing your text and thinking you know. It’s very bad to assume that you know something it is however good to know that you know the appropriate text.  The most important fact is not to panic. Panicking causes you to act irrationally so even when you are right you begin to doubt yourself. It is best to keep calm and relax. Right before a test you could do something that clears you mind like listen to music or read a book. The truth once you have learnt that is learnt very well and tested yourself the moment you see the questions what you have learnt flows back to you. Unless of Corse it’s an aptitude test, which in this case is not meaning that you are presented everything, you need to know before hand. If you follow the right procedures you will most likely never be stressed unless you are a worrywart then I suggest you see a counselor.

 Folasade Khadijatu Ali