Top 5 meaningful pieces of advice that teachers give to students before the exam

In recent years, students have been sharing the 23 pieces of advice from teachers, which are regarded as essential reminders before taking an exam.

ADVICE BEFORE THE EXAM

1. Entering an exam without analyzing the questions is like letting someone else take your place.

2. Failing to manage your time accurately means you're sabotaging your own results.

3. Scribbling randomly during the exam will only decrease your score.

4. Be discreet – avoid letting anyone peek at your answers.

5. Don't write long answers for questions that don't carry much weight.

6. For challenging questions, take time to analyze them thoroughly.

7. Never underestimate the questions, even if you've practiced them before.

8. Write clearly and neatly.

9. Stay adaptable if you get confused:
Place grammar structures early in your paragraph.
Never break paragraph rules.
If you don’t memorize, summarize when necessary.
At minimum, ensure you write: Art -> Content.
If it's an essay, conclude by summarizing.
10. Be proficient in argumentative and expository writing.

11. Don't panic when you see a social issue essay question.

“Stick to the formula” – follow the steps.
Don’t stray off topic.
Use relevant, concrete examples.
Ensure your writing is clear and well-organized.
12. Tackle questions you know first.

13. Don't try to copy someone else's long answers.

14. After finishing, double-check your work for mistakes.

15. Leaving an empty answer sheet is a serious mistake.

16. Be respectful to the exam proctors.

17. Be kind to the person sitting next to you.
Listen more than talk to avoid exposing your answers.
Stay calm, and don't be distracted by others.
But stay alert – sometimes it helps.
18. Don’t celebrate prematurely if you think you’ve nailed the answer.

19. As time runs out, write a quick conclusion.

20. Don’t forget grammar: Highlight key points and annotate where needed.

21. Aim carefully – make sure you hit the target: BRING HOME THE WIN!

22. Teachers are busy, but students must stay focused.

23. A heartfelt wish: GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL!

Teacher Nguyen Thi Hang Nga is a literature teacher and head of the teaching department at Hoai Duc B High School. She provided detailed advice on how to approach the literature exam. Specifically:

"Teacher Hang Nga reminds her students taking the National High School Exam in Literature 2018:
1- To score 8 points or more, aim for about 8 pages of writing.
2- For reading comprehension, focus on questions about the main mode of expression. If asked about a specific mode of expression, only mention one. If asked about multiple modes, provide several. It's important to distinguish between modes of expression and language styles.
3- When asked about rhetorical devices, accurately identify the device and cite a sentence that demonstrates it.
4- For the title of the text, summarize the main content in a single, concise sentence.
5- Never skip the part where you express your personal thoughts about the text.
6- For social commentary, limit your response to two-thirds of the page. Clearly identify the issue and offer an analysis—explain, analyze, refute, and evaluate.
7- For literary analysis, the part related to 11th-grade works should be 30% of the 12th-grade portion. Don’t forget to include comparisons. In the introduction, introduce the author, work, and the prompt. For the body, organize your points clearly.
8- As time runs out, immediately switch to the conclusion, even if you haven't finished the body. According to the scoring rubric, completing all three sections earns you 0.5 points.
GOOD LUCK! STAY CALM, CONFIDENT, AND SHARP WHILE YOU WORK!"

Nguyen Lan Huong is currently a teacher at Hoai Duc B High School in Hoai Duc District, Hanoi. Before the national high school exam, she wrote a poem to encourage her students, including those in her class and others who were preparing for the exam.

The poem goes as follows:

Advice Before the Exam

Author: Nguyen Lan Huong

It's almost exam time, listen carefully, my child
Don't feel stressed, stay calm, you'll be fine
Relax and don't worry at all
You've studied enough, now just save your energy for the test.

It's almost exam time, don't forget to prepare everything
Make sure you have pens, pencils, erasers, and rulers
Arrive a little early to rest before the exam starts.

After finishing the test, check everything carefully
Make sure to fill in all the answers, don't leave any blanks
For multiple-choice questions, check your answers thoroughly
To avoid losing points unnecessarily.

Be careful with your food and drinks
Don't overdo it, make sure you're strong enough
Pay attention to food hygiene
Because a stomachache during the exam would be disastrous.

Over the past three years, you've learned a lot
Now it's time to apply that knowledge in the exam
Wishing you success, like you’ve dreamed
Good luck with the exam.
LHN, 22-6-2018

With many years of experience, Teacher Do Thi Phuong Lan always shares heartfelt advice with her students before the exam. This year, she expresses her feelings through a poem titled: Teacher's Advice Before the Exam.

The poem is as follows:

Teacher's Advice Before the Exam
Author: Do Thi Phuong Lan

Tomorrow, you'll take the exam
The weather will be hot, remember
Wear a hat and proper clothes
To protect yourself from the scorching sun.

Tomorrow, you'll take the exam
Make sure to have a good breakfast
So you won't feel dizzy
During the test.

Tomorrow, you'll take the exam
Don't worry, stay calm
Carefully read the questions
Don't rush to answer.

Tomorrow, you'll take the exam
Skim through the questions
Do the easy ones first, the difficult ones later
Don't rush, my child.

Tomorrow, you'll take the exam
Don't feel insecure
Be confident
And you will succeed.

Tomorrow, you'll take the exam
Remember everything I’ve said
Stay focused and do your best.
Good luck with your exam!❤
DTPL (23/6/18)

"Students should go to bed early and take deep breaths when receiving the exam paper. Avoid staying up too late, and only go outside for essential reasons to minimize risks…" These are the charming and thoughtful words from Teacher Huynh Kieu Viet Lam, a physics teacher at Tenloman High School in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, addressing his students before the 2018 national high school exam.

Teacher Lam also listed 4 things to do and 3 things to avoid:

4 things to do:

- Go to bed early, and practice waking up early.

- Review the general knowledge.

- Try to take a 30-minute afternoon nap.

- In the exam room, carefully read the questions and take deep breaths.

3 things to avoid:

- Avoid staying up late.

- Avoid eating unfamiliar food.

- Avoid going outside too often.