‘Exams, should it be there or shouldn't?' has been a debatable topic for ages. However, the fact remains that exams do exist in our education system and the procedures are quite monotonous. Grades are given importance and almost every parent wants their ward to excel these exams. Across the country, families are feeling the heat with parents and teachers reporting increase in children suffering exam-related anxiety ranging from panic attacks, blackouts to fatal suicides. The burden of parental expectations, unwieldy syllabuses, and swelling admission cut-offs in India’s top colleges and universities are pushing children and adolescents into irrational dread of exams.
Below are some tips that parents/students can follow during exams to lower their stress levels:
● Be constructive and positive.
● Encourage good sleep patterns and eating habits.
● Provide a quiet space for them to study and prepare.
● Having realistic expectations and not pushing them too hard.
● Help them know what to expect on the day of the exam.
● After exams, listen to their concerns and avoid criticising/comparison.
We at, MyGov Arunachal Pradesh, are looking for suggestions or ideas from parents, teachers, students and conscious citizens to tackle this issue and make examinations stress free, interesting, fair and competitive. One can also suggest if there is any other alternative to examinations.
Brajesh Kumar Srivastava 3 years 5 months ago
Students should not hesitate to ask the questions and clear the doubts from the teachers.
Brajesh Kumar Srivastava 3 years 5 months ago
Now a days children are bussy is different mobile games. We should convince them to do it least. Outdoor games and some physical activity will be good to minimize the stress and tension.
Brajesh Kumar Srivastava 3 years 5 months ago
Every child has its own calibre, stamina and mental level. We should force any child to achieve the level beyond his or her calibre. It's also a reason of stress and tension
Brajesh Kumar Srivastava 3 years 5 months ago
Parents should not give a target to get the desired percentage. Due to it also most of the students are in tension and stress. Parents should not impose their own dreams to their children.
Brajesh Kumar Srivastava 3 years 5 months ago
Regular study will give happiness and satisfaction. It will decrease the tension and stress.
Brajesh Kumar Srivastava 3 years 5 months ago
Regular practise is very important. Study at examination time at eleventh hour is not very helpful. It will increase the stress.
Santanu Datta 3 years 5 months ago
REgular home examination practice by own is the way to relieve child's stress during exam.