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Coping with exam stress/anxiety

This lesson will focus on exam stress and anxiety, looking at coping mechanisms and recognising when exam anxiety needs more than self-help. This lesson covers issues about exam stress and anxiety. If this is a sensitive topic to you, we recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.

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Coping with exam stress/anxiety

This lesson will focus on exam stress and anxiety, looking at coping mechanisms and recognising when exam anxiety needs more than self-help. This lesson covers issues about exam stress and anxiety. If this is a sensitive topic to you, we recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.

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Key learning points

  1. Coping mechanisms - planning ahead, revision timetables, organisation etc.
  2. Recognising when exam anxiety requires more than self-help

Content guidance

  • Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.

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Adult supervision suggested.

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3 Questions

Q1.
Everyone experiences exam stress and anxiety at some point in their life.
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
Which of the following might be ways to cope with exam stress?
Correct answer: All of the above
Prioritising tasks
Producing a revision timetable
Talking to someone about your worries
Q3.
Which option below is a definition for 'anxiety'?
Correct answer: Anxiety is a feeling of unease, like a worry or fear, that can be mild or severe.
Anxiety is a state of happiness and satisfaction.

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4 Questions

Q1.
A coping mechanism is using a conscious or unconscious adaptation to stress.
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
Which of the following is NOT a good coping mechanism for exam stress?
Correct answer: Cramming
Making a revision timetable
Taking breaks
Talking to someone about your worries
Using a variety of revision techniques
Q3.
Self-help is using your own effort or resources to achieve things. Is this definition correct?
No
Correct answer: Yes
Q4.
Which of the following are signs that someone's exam stress and anxiety requires more than self-help?
Correct answer: All of the above
Deliberate isolation from friends and family
Difficulty concentrating
Feeling regularly overwhelmed
Lack of self-care
Sleep problems

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UnitRSHE (PSHE) / Mental wellbeing: Recognising problems and seeking support

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