Panic occurs when cognitive load exceeds working memory capacity. Having an explicit test execution protocol eliminates adrenaline spikes.
The 3-Pass Exam Protocol
- Pass 1 (First 45 mins): Solve all questions you can answer immediately with 100% certainty. This banks easy marks and builds momentum.
- Pass 2 (Next 90 mins): Work through multi-step derivations, long essays, and complex numericals.
- Pass 3 (Final 45 mins): Tackle unfamiliar HOTS problems and review calculations for arithmetic or negative sign errors.
