AFTER writing their final examination paper, many matriculants find themselves overly stressed while waiting for the results. This could be detrimental to their well-being and intervention might end up being needed.
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Liezel Bruwer of Brainline Mentor said many matriculants worry about getting low marks, a missed distinction or not getting enough points to further their studies.
“At this point, you have done everything possible to ensure success. All the late-night study sessions, extra classes, and missed social events have to be worth the sacrifice. However, there are few days left to get through before you know whether you’ve made the grade and that time can be even more stressful than the entire year that preceded it,” said Liezel.
She provided a number of tips for both students and parents for days leading up to receiving the final results:
For learners
• Try to occupy your time by getting enough sleep, exercising, eating well, taking up a new hobby or a holiday job, getting ready for the festive season, have fun and think about your future options.
• Remember that success looks different for everyone. It does not need to mean all ‘As’. If you are working towards a goal for yourself, you are on the right path.
• Talk about your fears and feelings with your parents or trusted advisor. The most important thing is to remain calm. Once you have received your report, take a deep breath, and don’t let a bad grade or two hold you back.
• If you did not receive the report you wanted, it may feel like the end of the world, however, it is important to remember that some of the world’s most successful people experienced setbacks.
For parents
There are many ways to cope after receiving the results, parents need to be there for their children before and after exam result. Off er support and make an effort to show them that it is not the end and that there is so much that can be done after a bad result, missed distinction or points too low for University exemption. As a parent, one needs to validate a child on the importance of trying again, or striving to do better.
• Stay calm
• Plan the discussion
• Sit down together as a family, without distractions
• Let your child share their thoughts, comments and worries
• Help to rephrase complaints and end up with more positive outlook
“It is also important that student and parent work together to set goals, identify areas to focus on and to track future progress. Learners must also know that failing matric isn’t the end of the road. They can apply for remarking, write supplementary exams or redo matric via a college,” said Liezel.
– MYPR.co.za
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