Clearly, most do not bring water

Before I start, please see the poll on the right and choose yes or no!Researchers from East London University and University of Westminster teamed up to deliver a study which suggests students who bring water into the exam achieve higher grades on average.Dr Chris Pawson, a senior lecturer in the School of Psychology at the University of East London said: " The results imply that the simple act of bringing water into an exam was linked to an improvement in students' grades".The reason why wasn't broken down in the study, but Dr Pawson speculates that it could be psychological and physiological.The psychological argument was that having access to water allowed them to think water calmed students down and reduced anxiety, a notorious killer in an exam.The physiological side offered a direct relationship between hydration and thinking ability.While both sides are credible, more research must be done.447 undergraduates were randomly chosen and monitored whether they brought drinks into examinations. They also noted what type of drink.The study found that first year undergraduates were less likely to take drinks into the exam than their higher year peers.On results day, the students who took water tended to do better than their classmates who did not bring water.The study will be continued and additional observations will be taken.Perhaps water does give you an advantage, or maybe it's the fact sign of preparation that gives you the edge.But either way, Dr Pawson recommended students bring water, as it will not have a negative effect, if any.