How to handle nerves during an exam?

[Stringy]

Had chem trials today, could barely focus due to the nerves I had whilst trying to answer questions, I feel it limited me a bit. How does everyone manage to stay calm during their exams?

[Owlbird83]

I study enough for sacs so I feel prepared and I can tell myself if I am nervous that there isn't a reason for me to be nervous because I should know the stuff. I also talk to myself in my head like a motivational speaker, 'Go in there and smash it, you know you can do this!'
I have also spent the whole of high school telling myself 'It doesn't matter, this isn't the exam at the end of year 12'. So can't wait till it actually is. help.

[jamonwindeyer]

Had chem trials today, could barely focus due to the nerves I had whilst trying to answer questions, I feel it limited me a bit. How does everyone manage to stay calm during their exams?

You have to simulate those exam conditions beforehand! Doing lots of practice, with no notes and without allowing yourself anything you wouldn't normally get in an exam, will help you get used to being under pressure and help you beat the nerves!

The more you do, the better it will get

[angewina_naguen]

Had chem trials today, could barely focus due to the nerves I had whilst trying to answer questions, I feel it limited me a bit. How does everyone manage to stay calm during their exams?

I like the suggestions from OwlBird83 and Jamon  I'm an anxious person before exams so it is completely understandable if you feel nervous 

If the nerves come during the exams, I think it's a good idea to just stop for even five seconds to just gather yourself. It makes a difference! It is much better you deal with them quickly than to leave yourself feeling nervous throughout the whole duration of the exam. I would also use the remainder of your reading time if you have any to focus on trying to approach or formulate answers for questions that you know might further fuel the nerves 

Before an exam, I always do some lip buzzes  I do this when I get a little nervous before performing and it helps relax you in a silly way  Despite being a bit weird, it works for me and makes me feel less worried because if I've done something as lame as that before going into the exam, there's nothing that could go terribly wrong 

Do your best to find a way to channel the nerves into something that can sustain and propel you in the exam 

Hope that helps!

Angelina 

[Razeen25]

As well as what everyone else as said, sometimes like in my business trial when I got a sudden jolt of anxiety, I just stopped looking at the exam, took a deep breath, took a sip of water and told myself “it’s all in my head and it’s all right, I know this.” And I felt better, and it was okay from then. : )

Just taking that moments deep breath helps.