STORIES — No more exam fear

Tony, English, UK: I had a student who struggled with exams and would often freeze up during them. As his teacher, I worked with him to develop strategies to manage this, such as deep breathing exercises and positive affirmations. I also provided him with additional support by offering extra tutoring sessions before exams. With these strategies in place, his stress towards exams lessened, and he was able to perform better on exams. It was heart-warming to see his hard work pay off and his confidence grow, especially when he knew he was able to perform at his best, rather than worrying about freezing.