29 Oct 2024

Student stress 'heartbreaking' as exams loom: teacher

From Nine To Noon, 9:25 am on 29 October 2024
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A Wellington teacher and study coach says she's seeing increased levels of anxiety and stress among NCEA students, and their parents, as exams loom.

Classes for many Year 11, 12 and 13 students have come to an end for the year, and they're on study leave ahead of exams which begin next Monday.

Karen Boyes is the CEO of Spectrum Education.

She says she's hearing from strung-out young people daily.

She shares her top tips for effective studying, and some advice for parents.