No Exam Support For Most Young People
Sitting an exam this summer? Ever had any support with them? According to a new survey by ChildLine, 92% of young people feel anxious about their revision and exams. Findings reveal almost two thirds (64%) say they’ve never had any support in dealing with exams and that over half of young people (53%) say pressure from parents to do well is a major cause of anxiety.
Anxiety is a feeling that everyone will experience at some point. We all experience it when faced with situations we find threatening or difficult. It can affect somebody both in their body and mind, and could be caused by worry or fear. It’s very common for young people to feel anxious about exams and to help. ChildLine has made a new short film about combating anxiety, which can be viewed here.
Alex, ChildLine’s message board host says, "The exam period can be a very stressful and anxious time, so it’s important to ensure you take regular breaks from revision and have a chance to unwind and relax. If you’re finding it difficult log on to the ChildLine website to speak to other young people in the same situation and get advice and tips from our self help sections.”
If you are sitting exams this summer, the following advice can help you cope with anxiety:
- It can sometimes feel like the whole of your future depends on what grades you get. First of all, try not to panic. You have a while until exam results come out. Even if you don’t get the results you need or expect, you still have options and can get help with any decisions you have to make.
- There is nothing wrong with being worried about the actual exam, it’s very normal. The more prepared we are, the more confident we feel in being able to cope. Read more advice on revision tips and how to keep calm before an exam here.
- Check out the new ChildLine video, designed to help young people cope with anxiety, or look for tips and advice on the ChildLine website.
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SamuelPatterson
Commented 61 months ago - 13th May 2011 - 17:55pm
This was a really great article! I remember when I took my GCSEs and my A-Levels, I basically did them on my own... as you can tell from the poor results! But in all seriousness, I think children should be encouraged to use these educational websites more and teachers and alike should most definately be encouraging their pupils to use them! =) Awesome article!!
hisgirl210410
Commented 48 months ago - 16th May 2012 - 10:57am
Agreed! although some of my teachers are fab and do all they can with booklets, sheets and extra classes there are others that don't help at all! The school want us to do well but there is no consistency over every subject x