ZAPCHAT: Exam Stress

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I've got a big important exam coming up!

Girl in classroom holding up an exam timetable and looking pleased. Felicity Foxglove from The Worst Witch.
Desk with potions and bottles. Text reads 'Need to get revising'.

Miss Hardbroom’s just told us that next week’s potions exam will count toward our end of year grade. Uh-oh!

Still haven’t started revising.

Text reads 'What are your revision tips?'.

Check out my responses to your comments!

Zapchat replies: A_cbbc_user: If I don't want to revise, I try to find something that can motivate me, like \u201Cwhy am I wanting to get good grades?\u201D or something else. I try to study as much as I can, and remind myself that studying comes first, and then hobbies. Official Felicity Foxglove: Well met, A_cbbc_user. You\u2019ve given me some great advice over the last few weeks! Hmm, I should find out what motivates me. I don\u2019t think avoiding Miss Hardbroom\u2019s scowl is enough, though. I know! I try to get good grades to become a great witch. That should motivate me!
Zapchat replies: Cloud topaz pony: Well met Felicity! Don't worry much, you're great at other subjects! Try different types of revision, not just looking at books. Try making flashcards or quizzes. Remember to reward yourself with a treat for every hour you do of revision! Official Felicity Foxglove: Hi Cloud topaz pony, thank you for saying that. Sometimes I worry that I\u2019m totally behind in school, but you\u2019re right. I have lots of other talents that can\u2019t be measured by an exam. Like my Zapchat feed! It\u2019s hard work keeping the school in the loop on the Daily Bubble!
Zapchat replies: smartdoggy: Well met. Miss Hardbroom shouldn\u2019t be that hard on you, she must understand that you speed learned and checked on the wrong books. Official Felicity Foxglove: Well met, smartdoggy. Oh dear, if Miss Hardbroom knew I had speed read my way through revision, she\u2019d be furious. It\u2019s not exactly like cheating because I AM doing the work, but she would probably tell me it\u2019s an easy path to a failing grade.
Zapchat replies: misspinkunicorngirl: Stick to what you know because even if you do get something wrong that is what you are in witch school for - to improve your witchcraft skills! So if you get it wrong remember why you are there. Remember - If you need help, get some! Official Felicity Foxglove: Thanks misspinkunicorngirl, I think I needed to hear that. I know it\u2019s just one little test, but I was really worried about failing. I guess the only way to really learn is to make mistakes and not to be too hard on myself. If I need help, I should remember to ask for it.
Zapchat replies: charmbracelet: OK first gather some friends and get all the books you need and then all of you could revise together and have fun also you could help each other. Official Felicity Foxglove: Hi charmbracelet, that sounds like so much fun! Like a study party! I\u2019m not sure I\u2019d get that much revision done like that, though\u2026 I\u2019d just want to take pictures for the Daily Bubble!
Zapchat replies: PinkDiamond12367: There's always the one person who cheers when the teacher says \u201CTEST TIME!\u201D In my class, that person is me. Felicity, my top tip is to keep your head in game. Don\u2019t get distracted by your surroundings, focus your mind and you will always get top! (Like myself!) Official Felicity Foxglove: Well met\u2026 Ethel? You sound an awful lot like my friend, Ethel Hallow, I think you\u2019d get on really well with her! I do try to keep my head in the game, but before I know it, the test is tomorrow and I still haven\u2019t learned anything! Oops!
Zapchat replies: TYtroubler:Well met Felicity. My Top Tip is to write things down as it helps you remember. However, don\u2019t use magic to do so as it works much better with an old fashioned pen and paper. Official Felicity Foxglove: Well met, TYtroubler. You mean\u2026 No magic? Just using pen and paper? That\u2019s so old school! I love it! I used to have an enchanted pen for annotating my notes, but I always forgot what I had written. I\u2019ll give this a go for my next test.

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