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Panic in math section during exam Updated on: 14 Jul 2019, 13:20
Originally posted by Wasif007 on 13 Jul 2019, 04:23.
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Yesterday i have given a entrance exam which question was fully based on GMAT. There was english, math, CR section.it was a aptitude exam.The time was one hour only.

English and CR was good in 1st 40 minutes. Last 20 minutes i have to give 20 problem solving question.Those question was not that hard.

When i was practicing in home in timed environment i able to do 30 maths in 25 mintues and 25,24 math was correct. I was pretty much confident. My basic and concepts are clear.

But that day in 20 minutes in exam hall i started to panic and my heartbeat & adreline started become so rush i literally got nervous. I only got to solve 7/8 maths in 20 minutes where in home i can fo 23/24 maths. I did mistakes all easy maths. My head started to get completely blank.

I really dont know how to cope with this.My preparation was good but this panic and nervousness making me lag behind in all competetive exam.

Now i lost confidence. Realizing all my hard work was worthless and gone in vain.

How can i get rid of this math anxiety during exam???


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Wasif007 - I'm sorry to hear you had a bad experience. That said, we would like to know what test are you talking about so that we can redirect you to the specific forum.
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Hi Wasif007,

From what you describe, while much of the content on this 'Entrance Exam' was similar to what appears on the GMAT, it's not clear how you were preparing for THAT Exam. Did you have any study materials (including practice tests) that were designed specifically for that Entrance Exam of were you just using GMAT questions because the content of the two tests is so similar? I ask because working through random GMAT questions wouldn't necessarily prepare you for that other Exam - and you might not have been trained to properly handle that Exam in one sitting.

1) What would be an acceptable/passing Score on this other Exam? How did you score?
2) When are you allowed to retake this Entrance Exam?

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Hi Wasif007,

From what you describe, while much of the content on this 'Entrance Exam' was similar to what appears on the GMAT, it's not clear how you were preparing for THAT Exam. Did you have any study materials (including practice tests) that were designed specifically for that Entrance Exam of were you just using GMAT questions because the content of the two tests is so similar? I ask because working through random GMAT questions wouldn't necessarily prepare you for that other Exam - and you might not have been trained to properly handle that Exam in one sitting.

1) What would be an acceptable/passing Score on this other Exam? How did you score?
2) When are you allowed to retake this Entrance Exam?

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It was basically a standerdize aptitude test. Yes the question was designed completely as gmat. It was a job entrance exam in a bank. I was preparing for that exam last 4 months with other candidates. But i always get panick when do the math section. Other section i was pretty much confident. In my home practice i able to do solve those gmat math in proper timed enviornment.
when i went for the exam every section was perfect.but when it comes for math section i literally get nervous and paniced.Those math question are exactly same as gmat math and was pretty easy. But i got paniced and cannot keep my nerve calm doing those math.
When i bring that question paper in home i able do all those question easily.

How can i get rid of this math anxiety during exam???

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Hi Wasif007,

Do you currently have access to any practice Exams that mimic this Entrance Exam? If so, then I'd like to see one - just so that I can be clear on what you are facing when you take one. In addition, are you able to answer the other questions that I asked in my prior post? Going forward, we need to define your timeline and goal(s) so that you can properly prepare to retake this Exam. In addition, if this Exam really is so similar to the GMAT, then you can develop some GMAT skills WHILE you're preparing for this Entrance Exam.

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Hi Wasif007,

Although I am not familiar with your exam, I can provide some general advice on how to curb testing anxiety.

To help manage your nerves, you could try some visualization techniques. Imagine various test-day scenarios such as getting stuck on a question, issues in the testing center, feeling pressed for time, or worrying that you’re underperforming. As you feel your stress responses start to kick in when thinking about these things, practice pulling yourself together and visualize focusing on getting correct answers.

When taking the exam, the best way to deal with stress is to get busy answering the question in front of you, focusing completely on the task at hand so that you redirect all of that nervous energy and naturally calm down. In other words, you distract yourself with a goal. Just tell yourself that all that matters is getting the correct answer to the question in front of you, and then when you have finished that question, take the same attitude toward the next one. Focus on winning each “mini-battle” and you won't have time for anxiety. If you can win enough of those battles, you can win the war, right?

Please reach out with any further questions.
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