OMG , Ray I can't believe I am watching this video so late. but. honestly your series magically helpful , I can't wait to say thank you to your tips after my Gcse that these tips work so well
As someone with ptsd who did go in depth with breathing exercises in my trauma therapy the general rule is to stop your heart rate going crazy they say the out breath should be longer than the in breath but it should be smooth so not sucking no puffing but smooth So in for 4 seconds hold for (what ever for me as a severe asthmatic I don’t hold longer than 2 seconds) and then out for 6 Also other techniques is the 54321 technique 5 things you can see 4 things you can hear 3 things you can touch 2 things you can smell and 1 fact you know to be true. Or grounding - describe the room Or focusing on one object so this could be really concentrating on your pen describe it as thought you’re talking to a blind person it’s countries how it feels ridges length lettering smell soft or hard All really helpful
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:12 🧘♂️ Too much stress before exams can hinder performance. Reframe exams as a challenge, not a life-or-death situation, to reduce anxiety. 02:22 🌬️ Practice breathing exercises to stay calm during the pre-exam waiting period. 03:30 📝 Writing clearly and legibly can help avoid algebraic mistakes in math-heavy subjects. 04:43 📚 Reread exam questions multiple times to avoid misinterpretations or overlooking key details. 07:20 ✅ Check off command words in the question as you complete them for clarity and completeness in your answers. 08:03 🤔 Take a few seconds to think about the best approach to a question before diving into solving it. 10:54 🔄 Put a squiggle next to questions you're unsure about, and return to them later if time permits. 12:34 💡 Include specific details in your answers; it may earn you additional marks. 14:40 📝 Maintain a mistakes file to learn from both keyword-related and silly mistakes in practice papers. 16:32 ⏰ Use a wristwatch with a timer function during exams to manage your time effectively. Made with HARPA AI
Video on how you lay out mistakes file because I don’t know how you did the left hand side my Google docs is not playing ball. Keeps crashing when I try
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Got mock exams in June that’ll help determine predicted grades so this is really useful. Thanks Ray
everything you said hit a cord in me, you are so correct, thank you Ray!
This is the one I was waiting for, thank you! I have an assessment on Monday!
Your videos are carrying me in a levels atm. So helpful
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OMG , Ray I can't believe I am watching this video so late. but. honestly your series magically helpful , I can't wait to say thank you to your tips after my Gcse that these tips work so well
Helpful as always
As someone with ptsd who did go in depth with breathing exercises in my trauma therapy the general rule is to stop your heart rate going crazy they say the out breath should be longer than the in breath but it should be smooth so not sucking no puffing but smooth
So in for 4 seconds hold for (what ever for me as a severe asthmatic I don’t hold longer than 2 seconds) and then out for 6
Also other techniques is the 54321 technique 5 things you can see 4 things you can hear 3 things you can touch 2 things you can smell and 1 fact you know to be true.
Or grounding - describe the room
Or focusing on one object so this could be really concentrating on your pen describe it as thought you’re talking to a blind person it’s countries how it feels ridges length lettering smell soft or hard
All really helpful
Ah, thank you so much for sharing the advice - it was really insightful!
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:12 🧘♂️ Too much stress before exams can hinder performance. Reframe exams as a challenge, not a life-or-death situation, to reduce anxiety.
02:22 🌬️ Practice breathing exercises to stay calm during the pre-exam waiting period.
03:30 📝 Writing clearly and legibly can help avoid algebraic mistakes in math-heavy subjects.
04:43 📚 Reread exam questions multiple times to avoid misinterpretations or overlooking key details.
07:20 ✅ Check off command words in the question as you complete them for clarity and completeness in your answers.
08:03 🤔 Take a few seconds to think about the best approach to a question before diving into solving it.
10:54 🔄 Put a squiggle next to questions you're unsure about, and return to them later if time permits.
12:34 💡 Include specific details in your answers; it may earn you additional marks.
14:40 📝 Maintain a mistakes file to learn from both keyword-related and silly mistakes in practice papers.
16:32 ⏰ Use a wristwatch with a timer function during exams to manage your time effectively.
Made with HARPA AI
Helpful!
Video on how you lay out mistakes file because I don’t know how you did the left hand side my Google docs is not playing ball. Keeps crashing when I try