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Gathering all year 9's

Well, it's NAPLAN soon, so, let's use this post as a way to share our NAPLAN stresses, our studying tips, and most importantly, our thoughts and concerns about NAPLAN. Year 9, let's band together for our last year of the dreaded NAPLAN.

The-girl-with-the-fish
The-girl-with-the-fishPosted 13-02-2024 03:43 PM

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Green_Ghost
Green_GhostPosted 16-02-2024 02:48 PM

Hi @The-girl-with-the-fish 

Wow I haven't thought about NAPLAN in years! I remember when I was going through it, it was also stressful for me too. Lots of people were concerned about passing, myself included.

 

I think in a test situation it is very important to stay calm and take a few deep breaths, as not everyone finds it easy to keep calm during tests. I definitely empathise, it's a lot of pressure. It's also good to remember that once you've finished, you'll never have to deal with it again! 😌 The most important mindset to get into is to remember that you are trying your best.

 

Following @Invictus-Ernest would you like to share what specific concerns you have about NAPLAN?

 

As for study tips, I find that schedules are useful. This may not work for everyone but it could be worth giving a go. Make a schedule of your week and block in the time for study for different aspects of NAPLAN, time spend at school, time for yourself (self care!) and time for any other activities you have going in your life. 

 

I also find that when you are motivated to study and/or study in smaller time slots with frequent breaks, you tend to intake more information. If you've been studying for a while and start to feel exhausted, it might be time to take a break. If you're tired, unmotivated, and not at all energised taking in information will be more difficult and you'll be wasting your own time. Teachers often reminded me of this in highschool and it seemed to work for me.

 

Hope this was helpful and you are looking after yourself leading up to the NAPLAN 🙂

 
Invictus-Ernest
Invictus-ErnestPosted 13-02-2024 04:06 PM

Hey @The-girl-with-the-fish !!

 

Think of the positives, after this year, no more NAPLAN!! And how exciting that it's nearly over.

 

Are there any particular reasons as to why you're stressed out about it? Or what about the worries that you have? Working out what's causing the worries can help to target them so you're more calm on the day/s of the tests.

 

I find that discussing any and all worries can be helpful so a plan (no matter how big or small) can be put in place so you walk into those tests feeling like you're on top of everything ðŸ˜Œ

 

If you're feeling up to it, I'd be happy to talk to you about these stresses, as someone who went through NAPLAN years ago ðŸ˜‰

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