Exam Support Thread

WobblyStilettos · 04-15-2008, 07:49 PM

I hope no one minds me starting this thread

So, this is the time of year when I know atleast all the year 11s of the land (I don't know about what you guys are doing in other lands

) are panic(k?)ing and having nervous breakdowns. Well, everyone I know is

I have (I think) 16 GCSE exams over the next 2 or 3 months, the first is art next week (10 hours

) and I am in no way prepared for it. I also have lots of coursework due in that I haven't done and I'm meant to be revising as well- and I know I'm not the only one!

So, who else out there has the exam demon looming over them? Come and share your pain!

nightning · 04-15-2008, 08:13 PM

I only have a single final exam this term... which will be occurring tomorrow afternoon. It's on neurophysiology... My head has just about exploded... Right now I'm off in la la land. Feel free to join in on the fun... or mayhap observe my crashing and burning tomorrow and laugh your heads off.

Geoff · 04-15-2008, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WobblyStilettos

I hope no one minds me starting this thread

So, this is the time of year when I know atleast all the year 11s of the land (I don't know about what you guys are doing in other lands

) are panic(k?)ing and having nervous breakdowns. Well, everyone I know is

I have (I think) 16 GCSE exams over the next 2 or 3 months, the first is art next week (10 hours

) and I am in no way prepared for it. I also have lots of coursework due in that I haven't done and I'm meant to be revising as well- and I know I'm not the only one!

So, who else out there has the exam demon looming over them? Come and share your pain!

I'm on a different side of the fence, I have students at work that I support in their exams. It's quite nailbiting! The next set of exams are at the start of May. These are professional exams in the taxation profession in the UK.

I feel very old - by the way - as I was the first year of GCSEs.

WobblyStilettos · 04-15-2008, 08:18 PM

Ouch! Well, at least it's nearly over

You should give yourself a big treat afterwards (if your head hasn't exploded)

EDIT: I forgot to say GOOD LUCK!

WobblyStilettos · 04-15-2008, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geoff

I'm on a different side of the fence, I have students at work that I support in their exams. It's quite nailbiting! The next set of exams are at the start of May. These are professional exams in the taxation profession in the UK.

I feel very old - by the way - as I was the first year of GCSEs.

Our teachers are also having breakdowns... it's not pretty xD

Just be happy that you are not so old that you don't actually know what a GCSE is

Does anyone have any revision tips? Would anyone like to do some history essays for me so I can focus on my revision?

xD

nemo · 04-15-2008, 08:21 PM

This is my theory on this topic

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/a...inalspanic.png

Randomnity · 04-15-2008, 08:22 PM

I'm trying to write a final paper in time to start studying for my exams, and I'm veeery frustrated and bitter over my lack of progress. Even if it is my own fault for procrastinating.....

Interestingly my paper's also on neurophysiology. Ugh!

nightning · 04-15-2008, 08:24 PM

Good luck to you too wobbly!

Pretty schematic you have on your model. I'll probably be right at the tip on the right hand side... Far too tired out to panic.

ygolo · 04-15-2008, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nemo

This is my theory on this topic

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/a...inalspanic.png

Ooh! The feigenbaum diagram (backwards?). Pleasant memories of HS science projects....

But what exactly does that have to do with final?

Are you describeing an ascent from chaos (since the usual diagram show a descent to chaos)?

EDIT:Nevermind, I just realized "proximity" to finals would mean lower numbers are closer.

WobblyStilettos · 04-15-2008, 08:31 PM

Just a word of warning... I saw somewhere on this forum ages ago a thing where you just keep asking 'So what?' until you realise that there is nothing really to worry about. I have found that it works a lot, but not with exams. This is how mine goes:
What's the worst that could happen?
I fail my exams
So what?
I won't get into the college I want and I'll have to retake
So what?
I'll hate it
So what?
I'll stop trying
So what?
I'll fail again
So what?
I won't have any qualifications
So what?
I'll get a crappy job
So what?
I'll hate my life
So what?
I'll kill myself.

Do not try this at home.

04-15-2008, 07:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
WobblyStilettos Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Type: INFP Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 334	Exam Support Thread I hope no one minds me starting this thread So, this is the time of year when I know atleast all the year 11s of the land (I don't know about what you guys are doing in other lands ) are panic(k?)ing and having nervous breakdowns. Well, everyone I know is I have (I think) 16 GCSE exams over the next 2 or 3 months, the first is art next week (10 hours ) and I am in no way prepared for it. I also have lots of coursework due in that I haven't done and I'm meant to be revising as well- and I know I'm not the only one! So, who else out there has the exam demon looming over them? Come and share your pain! __________________ Where you used to be, there is a hole in the world, which I find myself constantly walking around in the daytime, and falling into at night. I miss you like hell. ~Edna St. Vincent Millay

04-15-2008, 08:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
WobblyStilettos Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Type: INFP Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 334	Ouch! Well, at least it's nearly over You should give yourself a big treat afterwards (if your head hasn't exploded) EDIT: I forgot to say GOOD LUCK! __________________ Where you used to be, there is a hole in the world, which I find myself constantly walking around in the daytime, and falling into at night. I miss you like hell. ~Edna St. Vincent Millay

04-15-2008, 08:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
nemo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Type: NeTi Location: WA Posts: 443	This is my theory on this topic http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/a...inalspanic.png __________________ You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club. - Jack London

04-15-2008, 08:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
WobblyStilettos Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Type: INFP Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 334	Just a word of warning... I saw somewhere on this forum ages ago a thing where you just keep asking 'So what?' until you realise that there is nothing really to worry about. I have found that it works a lot, but not with exams. This is how mine goes: What's the worst that could happen? I fail my exams So what? I won't get into the college I want and I'll have to retake So what? I'll hate it So what? I'll stop trying So what? I'll fail again So what? I won't have any qualifications So what? I'll get a crappy job So what? I'll hate my life So what? I'll kill myself. Do not try this at home. __________________ Where you used to be, there is a hole in the world, which I find myself constantly walking around in the daytime, and falling into at night. I miss you like hell. ~Edna St. Vincent Millay

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04-15-2008, 08:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
nightning ish red no longer sad Join Date: Apr 2007 Type: INfJ Location: INTJ license revoked :( Posts: 3,343	I only have a single final exam this term... which will be occurring tomorrow afternoon. It's on neurophysiology... My head has just about exploded... Right now I'm off in la la land. Feel free to join in on the fun... or mayhap observe my crashing and burning tomorrow and laugh your heads off.

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Randomnity insert random title here Join Date: May 2007 Type: ISTP Posts: 1,455	I'm trying to write a final paper in time to start studying for my exams, and I'm veeery frustrated and bitter over my lack of progress. Even if it is my own fault for procrastinating..... Interestingly my paper's also on neurophysiology. Ugh!

04-15-2008, 08:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
nightning ish red no longer sad Join Date: Apr 2007 Type: INfJ Location: INTJ license revoked :( Posts: 3,343	Good luck to you too wobbly! Pretty schematic you have on your model. I'll probably be right at the tip on the right hand side... Far too tired out to panic.