how do i maintain good speed and handwriting in an examination?
I like homo sapien’s answer, especially about using a pen that moves along the page easily. Experiment to find the type of pen that works best for you. Practice writing quickly and clearly everyday. Figure out which type of writing you can do fastest and easiest. Do whatever is natural for you, but make sure it is clear and easy to read. Cursive writing is not fastest for everyone – if manuscript (printing) is faster for you, use printing as long as no teacher will penalize you for printing. (My daughter ran into that problem.) Also, you may want to think about some relaxation exercises that you can do throughout the examination. Take a few deep breaths and focus and concentrate and try to clear your thoughts. Relax your hand now and then. Don’t hold the pen too tightly. That is one of the biggest mistakes people make, especially in exams when they are a little nervous and stressed. Holding the pen too tightly will make you tired much sooner, and will make it harder for you to get your
