{"id":174063,"date":"2020-12-03T15:39:18","date_gmt":"2020-12-03T13:39:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=97208"},"modified":"2020-12-03T15:39:18","modified_gmt":"2020-12-03T13:39:18","slug":"coping-with-stress-while-waiting-for-your-matric-exam-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/coping-with-stress-while-waiting-for-your-matric-exam-results\/","title":{"rendered":"Coping with stress while waiting for your matric exam results"},"content":{"rendered":"

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You\u2019ve written your final paper and now the long wait for the results begins. This is true for thousands of learners as the Class of 2020 will finish writing their final exams within the next two weeks. Whilst most matriculates are celebrating the end of more than a decade of studying, others are nervous, anxious or afraid whilst waiting in anticipation for their final Matric Results to be released in January. Home Education Provider, Brainline, says many students struggle with the idea of disappointing their family and friends.<\/p>\n

\u2018At 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\u2019s about a month to get through before you know whether you\u2019ve made the grade and those weeks can be even more stressful than the entire year that preceded it,\u2019 says Liezel Bruwer, Brainline Mentor<\/p>\n

Bruwer says the build-up to the results can prove too much for many.<\/p>\n

\u2018So many matriculants are worried about low results, a missed distinction or not getting enough points to further their studies. Newspapers are gearing up to publish all the matric results nationwide and all eyes are on the matrics, which makes the process very overwhelming and creates a lot of anticipation waiting for the dreaded unknown results,\u2019 Bruwer explains.
Bruwer has a number of tips for both students and parents during these coming weeks leading up to receiving the final results:<\/p>\n

For students:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Over the next few weeks, try to occupy your time by catching up on lost sleep, exercise, eat well, take up a new hobby or a holiday job, get ready for the festive season, have fun and think about your future options.
\u2022 Remember that success looks different for everyone. It does not need to mean all \u2018A\u2019s\u2019. If you are working towards a goal for yourself, you are on the right path.
\u2022 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\u2019t let a bad grade or two hold you back.
\u2022 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\u2019s most successful people experienced setbacks.<\/p>\n

For parents:<\/p>\n

There are many ways to cope after receiving the results, parents need to be there for their children before and after exam result. Offer 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. We can only learn from our downfalls.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Stay calm
\u2022 Plan the discussion
\u2022 Sit down together as a family, without distractions.
\u2022 Let your child share their thoughts, comments and worries
\u2022 Help to rephrase complaints and end up with more positive outlook<\/p>\n

\u2018It 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\u2019t the end of the road. They can apply for remarking, write supplementary exams or redo matric via a college,\u2019 Bruwer says.<\/p>\n

Brainline is IEB recognised, which means that learners follow the South African National Curriculum (similar to the curriculum offered in South African schools) resulting in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) upon successful completion of their matric exams.<\/p>\n

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