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Don't calm down! Exam stress may not be fun but it can help you get better marks

  • Written by Mandie Shean, Lecturer, School of Education, Edith Cowan University
Don't calm down! Exam stress may not be fun but it can help you get better marksIf you let it work for you, stress can be your secret weapon.from shutterstock.com

Two-thirds of young people experience levels of exam stress that mental health organisation ReachOut describes as “worrying”.

Research shows high levels of exam stress can interfere with attention and reduce working memory, leading to lower performance....

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