Exam Preparation Worksheet: Exam Stress

Exam preparation lesson 21: Handling exam stress · Set 683 · 40 questions

Study tip (Breathe, talk kindly, ask): Eases stress: slow deep breaths, positive self-talk, talking to a parent, a short walk, a steady routine, asking a teacher, sleeping on time. Adds to stress: all-night cramming, skipping meals, comparing marks, bottling it up, endless scrolling, imagining the worst. Positive self-talk is kind and realistic (“One hard question is fine — I will come back to it”); negative self-talk predicts the worst.

1. 1.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking a teacher (b) all-night cramming (c) slow deep breaths (d) sleeping on time
2. 2.Which of these adds to exam stress? (a) imagining the worst (b) a steady routine (c) sleeping on time (d) positive self-talk
3. 3.True or false: “I am useless at this subject.” is positive self-talk. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.💬 Positive or negative self-talk? “One hard question is fine — I will come back to it.” (a) negative self-talk (b) positive self-talk
5. 5.Which of these adds to exam stress? (a) talking to a parent (b) a steady routine (c) endless scrolling (d) a short walk
6. 6.🌬️ Slow breathing: breathe in for 4 seconds and out for 5 seconds. How many seconds do 3 slow breaths take?
7. 7.Which of these eases exam stress? (a) all-night cramming (b) imagining the worst (c) asking a teacher (d) bottling it up
8. 8.🌬️ Box breathing: breathe in for 3 counts, hold for 3, breathe out for 3 and hold for 3. How many counts are there in 5 rounds?
9. 9.True or false: “I have prepared, and I will do my best.” is positive self-talk. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🧊 Your mind goes blank on a question. What first? (a) stop writing (b) breathe, then move on (c) cry (d) panic
11. 11.🌬️ Box breathing: breathe in for 5 counts, hold for 5, breathe out for 5 and hold for 5. How many counts are there in 5 rounds?
12. 12.💬 Positive self-talk means… (a) ignoring all work (b) kind, helpful thoughts (c) boasting to friends (d) blaming others
13. 13.💬 Positive or negative self-talk? “I am going to fail for sure.” (a) positive self-talk (b) negative self-talk
14. 14.🤝 Who can help with exam stress? (a) only toppers (b) random online posts (c) nobody (d) a parent or counsellor
15. 15.💬 Positive or negative self-talk? “If I get this wrong, it is all over.” (a) negative self-talk (b) positive self-talk
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) all-night cramming (b) comparing marks (c) skipping meals (d) talking to a parent
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) endless scrolling (b) a short walk (c) slow deep breaths (d) talking to a parent
18. 18.💬 Positive or negative self-talk? “My mind will go blank, I know it.” (a) positive self-talk (b) negative self-talk
19. 19.🌬️ Slow breathing: breathe in for 5 seconds and out for 4 seconds. How many seconds do 10 slow breaths take?
20. 20.🌬️ Does this ease or add to exam stress: bottling it up? (a) eases exam stress (b) adds to exam stress
21. 21.True or false: “Mistakes help me learn.” is negative self-talk. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.💬 Positive or negative self-talk? “My best is enough.” (a) positive self-talk (b) negative self-talk
23. 23.🌬️ A quick way to feel calmer before an exam is… (a) shouting (b) last-minute cramming (c) slow, deep breathing (d) running laps
24. 24.Which of these eases exam stress? (a) endless scrolling (b) slow deep breaths (c) comparing marks (d) all-night cramming
25. 25.🌬️ Slow breathing: breathe in for 5 seconds and out for 4 seconds. How many seconds do 4 slow breaths take?
26. 26.Which of these adds to exam stress? (a) positive self-talk (b) a short walk (c) sleeping on time (d) skipping meals
27. 27.🌬️ Does this ease or add to exam stress: comparing marks? (a) adds to exam stress (b) eases exam stress
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) a steady routine (b) skipping meals (c) endless scrolling (d) bottling it up
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) talking to a parent (b) a steady routine (c) skipping meals (d) asking a teacher
30. 30.🌬️ Slow breathing: breathe in for 3 seconds and out for 6 seconds. How many seconds do 5 slow breaths take?
31. 31.🌬️ Slow breathing: breathe in for 5 seconds and out for 6 seconds. How many seconds do 6 slow breaths take?
32. 32.🌬️ Does this ease or add to exam stress: endless scrolling? (a) adds to exam stress (b) eases exam stress
33. 33.🧡 Worry about exams feels too big and won’t go away. What should you do? (a) talk to a trusted adult (b) study all night (c) skip all meals (d) keep it to yourself
34. 34.🌬️ Does this ease or add to exam stress: positive self-talk? (a) adds to exam stress (b) eases exam stress
35. 35.😟 A little nervousness before an exam is… (a) normal for everyone (b) a sign you will fail (c) a reason to skip (d) very rare
36. 36.True or false: “I am going to fail for sure.” is negative self-talk. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🌬️ Box breathing: breathe in for 3 counts, hold for 3, breathe out for 3 and hold for 3. How many counts are there in 4 rounds?
38. 38.🌬️ Box breathing: breathe in for 4 counts, hold for 4, breathe out for 4 and hold for 4. How many counts are there in 6 rounds?
39. 39.💬 Positive or negative self-talk? “I always mess up exams.” (a) positive self-talk (b) negative self-talk
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) comparing marks (b) slow deep breaths (c) endless scrolling (d) all-night cramming

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