Assessing students through exams has long been considered a reliable way of assessing student proficiency. But the disproportionate emphasis on testing has produced dire results. Especially in China, as shown in one picture, a schoolboy, scared to death about exams, huddles under a desk and refuses to go to school. His parents are trying to comfort him, saying “Come out, there are no exams today.”

The exam is something that most students are very afraid of. Some students even refer to it as nothing more than anxiety-generating.

Frankly speaking, everyone is worried and anxious before exams. Some students are so worried and anxious that they cannot fall asleep at night, which will lead to poor performance in exams. This, in turn, makes them nervous even when exams are over. If it’s reasonable to be worried and anxious before tests, it’s certainly not reasonable to be after tests. What we must do is relax completely. But when asked, some students say they really have no idea how to do it. The following is what I usually do after exams. First of all, don’t make a big deal out of scores. The exam is just a way to test how much you have learned about the subject. It lets you and your teacher know where your shortcomings lie. The world will not end if you fail an exam. It helps you relax if you notice this. Second, listen to some music. Light music or classical music would be the best.

The beautiful melody will take you to a world full of joy and happiness. Finally, participate in any type of sports game that you like. It will help you relax both mentally and physically.