Perform Under Pressure: A Level Exam Workshop (Year 13 & 14)

Schedule

Sat May 09 2026 at 09:45 am to 10:45 am

UTC+01:00

Location

Ulster Museum | Belfast, NI

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Help A-Level students stay calm under pressure, think clearly, and perform at their true level in exams.
About this Event

A-Level Exam Performance Under Pressure


A practical workshop for high-performing students who want to show what they’re capable of in exams

Many A-Level students know more than they show in exams.

Pressure, time constraints, and overthinking can interfere with clear thinking — leading to blank mind, rushed answers, second-guessing, and avoidable mistakes.

This focused workshop teaches students how to stay calm, think clearly, and perform at their best in high-stakes exam conditions.

Students will learn the RESET method — a practical framework designed to help them regulate pressure, structure thinking, and translate knowledge into marks.


Students will learn how to:

• Stay calm when pressure increases
• Avoid blank mind during exams
• Stop rushing and losing marks
• Think more clearly under timed conditions
• Structure answers more effectively
• Make better decisions during exams
• Perform at the level they are capable of

This is a practical, interactive session focused on strategies students can apply immediately in their upcoming A-Level exams.

Suitable for capable students across subjects who want to improve performance, confidence, and clarity under pressure.


About the Speaker

Michaela Wright is an experienced teacher and former Head of Department who has worked with high-performing students in selective and independent school settings. She specialises in helping academically strong students manage pressure in exams and interviews so they can show what they know when it matters most.

Her workshops focus on practical, structured techniques students can apply immediately in high-stakes assessments.


Attendance & Practical Information

Students attend independently. Parents/guardians are welcome to drop off and collect.

Please arrive 10–15 minutes early for registration.

Limited places available. Early booking recommended.

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Where is it happening?

Ulster Museum, Lecture Theatre, Ulster Museum, Belfast, United Kingdom

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GBP 35.00

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