ANKARA (AA) – ŞEYMA GÜVEN – Experts advised the students who will take the central exam within the scope of the Higher Education Institutions Examination (YKS) and the High School Transition System (LGS) to analyze the points where they made mistakes in the essays and questions they solved and focus on the subjects they are deficient in. Ankara University (AU) Faculty of Educational Sciences Dean Prof. Dr. İlhan Yalçın and AÜ Faculty of Educational Sciences, Head of Guidance and Psychological Counseling Department, Prof.
Dr. In his statement to the AA correspondent, Metin Pişkin made suggestions to candidates who will take university and high school entrance exams and their families. Prof. Dr. Reminding that there are only a few days left for both exams, Pişkin said, “They have studied and prepared enough now. From now on, I recommend that they focus not on the subjects they know from start to finish, but rather on the areas they are lacking in, the sections they are not sure about, and the subjects and lessons they cannot fully master.
That is why the analysis of errors is very important.” made the statement. Pişkin stated that students who constantly solve tests when they have a deficiency in the subject cannot compensate for the deficiency in question and should work to eliminate it, and said, “I recommend that students who have completed all the subjects take a lot of tests, make the wrong analysis and correct the areas where they are lacking.” he said.
Pişkin also touched upon the importance of time management during the exam and suggested that students not waste time by getting stuck on the questions they find difficult and not “fight” with the questions. Emphasizing that stress is one of the factors that determine exam performance, Pişkin pointed out the importance of making good preparations in combating stress and avoiding negative thoughts triggered by anxiety.
Prof. Dr. Metin Pişkin shared the following information: “One of the techniques we recommend here is the 5-4-3 technique. What does five mean? See 5 things around you at that moment. For example, right now I see you, the ground, the wall, there is a building there. Let him feel the 4 points of contact: I am sitting, touching the desk, my arm touches the table. Then let him hear 3 different sounds, for example the squeak of the table, the sound of a bird outside or the sound of a car horn.
Then, you need to take a deep breath during the exam. Anxiety is focusing on the future, whereas you should be dealing with questions in the present. Seeing 5 things there, feeling 4 points of contact, focusing on hearing 3 sounds and breathing deeply can bring him here. “They may spend 15-20 seconds, but the aim is to bring the brain from thoughts about bad things going to happen in the future to the present.” – “They can postpone their meetings with friends” Prof.
Dr. Pişkin explained that good sleep and good nutrition before the exam are also critical for students’ performance. Stating that the routine should not be disrupted, Prof. Dr. Metin Pişkin said, “Especially on the morning of the exam, it is really risky to eat things you have not eaten before for breakfast because your stomach may not be used to it. “You should consume things that are light and will not leave you hungry, but will not make you stuffed or tired.” he said.
Pişkin underlined that exam preparation is a very tiring process and said, “My advice to students is not to give up and to struggle. Success does not come without pain. They should not spend too much time on social media or watch TV series. They can postpone their meetings with friends, this is important. It is also very important for parents to give positive feedback.” he said. Emphasizing that parents should avoid negative criticism, pressure and comparing the student with others, Prof.
Dr. Metin Pişkin said, “It is beneficial for the home environment to be calm. It is important to reduce the arrivals, departures and hosting of guests as much as possible. A noisy home environment can distract the child’s attention.” gave the information. – “They can learn to relax their bodies when they are anxious” AÜ Faculty of Educational Sciences Dean Prof. Dr. İlhan Yalçın also stated that the students are at the final stage of their YKS and LGS preparations and suggested that the deficiencies in the subject should be completed quickly at this stage.
Yalçın said, “It is especially important for them to examine the questions they got right in the trials and at the same time analyze their mistakes. Where do they make mistakes in the trials? Are these mistakes due to lack of subject matter or carelessness? It is important for them to identify their mistakes by examining the questions they could not answer, left blank or got wrong, and produce specific solutions specific to those mistakes.” he said.
Stating that it is natural to experience a certain level of exam anxiety, Yalçın emphasized the importance of controlling the anxiety experienced during the exam. Stating that contractions and tensions can be seen in certain parts of the body due to anxiety, Yalçın said, “Before the exam, for example, between today and the exam, students should listen to their bodies, they can learn which parts of their bodies they tense and tighten when they get anxious, and how to relax them.
There are various relaxation techniques, deep breathing techniques, they can learn them. Students can apply these techniques both while preparing before the exam and while solving the questions during the exam.” He made a statement. – “Let them create a sleep routine starting today.” Prof. Dr. İlhan Yalçın stated that managing time is as necessary as managing anxiety, and noted that taking the trial exams as if they were in a real exam environment during the preparation process would be a good training to use the time.
Referring to the importance of sleep and nutrition patterns, Yalçın said, “They should create a sleep routine starting from today. They need to go to bed at a certain time and wake up at a certain time. They need to wake up on the morning of the exam with a fresh mind and a good sleep, and they need to prepare for that in advance. Therefore, sleep and nutrition routine are very important.” he said. Prof. Dr. Yalçın emphasized that the students are now approaching the end of the preparation process, in which they have made great efforts, and concluded his words as follows: “We care about the students receiving the fruits of this labor, so they should continue to implement all the positive strategies they have done in this process and that have brought them to this stage.
Maybe they are tired, but we have reached the final stage. We have come to the part of receiving the fruits of their efforts so far. They should definitely examine and review the questions that have been asked. The questions asked before will definitely give our students an idea. “It would be good for them to solve the tests and get an idea by looking at the questions.”
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