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Feeling Anxious About LANTITE Exams
Find expert guidance to overcome anxiety for the LANTITE numeracy exam. Access LANTITE exam information and guides, practical strategies, FAQs, and personalized support to build confidence and succeed with ease
EXAM ANXIETY
Understanding Exam Anxiety
Exam anxiety, also known as test anxiety, is a common stress reaction experienced before, during, or even after exams. It can become a problem when it is intense and interferes with a student's ability to focus and perform well. While some anxiety can motivate studying and alertness, excessive exam anxiety leads to symptoms such as nervousness, panic, muscle tension, nausea, difficulty concentrating, and negative thoughts about failure. This anxiety arises from fear of poor performance and pressure, and can significantly impact academic success if unmanaged.
Strategies to Manage Anxiety
Relaxation Exercises
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Deep Breathing: Practice slow, deep breaths such as box breathing (inhale 4s, hold 4s, exhale 4s, hold 4s) to calm your nervous system.
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Progressive Muscle Relaxation: Tense then relax different muscle groups one at a time to release physical tension.
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Positive Visualization: Close your eyes and imagine a successful exam experience to shift focus from anxiety to confidence.
Adequate Preparation
Plan Ahead: Start exam preparation early and create a realistic study schedule to avoid last-minute cramming.
Get help early if required. It helps to get your hands on some practice question to know the areas where you may need help with.
Start with Easy Questions: Begin the exam by answering questions you know well to build confidence and reduce adrenaline impact
Time Management
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Set Specific Goals: Break study sessions into clear, achievable goals to keep focus and track progress.
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Use Time Blocks: Allocate fixed time periods for studying with breaks in between (e.g., Pomodoro Technique: 25 minutes study, 5-minute break).
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Avoid Multitasking: Focus on one task at a time to improve efficiency and retention.
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Plan Ahead: Start exam preparation early and create a realistic study schedule to avoid last-minute cramming.
Positive Mindset Practices
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Focus on Present Moment: Use mindfulness by paying attention to your breath or body sensations to interrupt negative thoughts.
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Visualization of Success: Imagine yourself calmly completing the exam and achieving your goals.
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Focus on Effort, Not Outcome: Appreciate the work done rather than stressing over the result.
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Reframe Negative Thoughts: Turn “I can’t do this” into “I will do my best and learn from this experience.”
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