Motorcycle Safety & Driveability: training, test, fail

Question
I am currently in the 2nd day of a motorcycle riding course, and I seem to be having trouble with the primary controls, mainly easing off the clutch for a smooth transition and stopping, simultaneously engaging the clutch while applying the front & rear breaks and shifting down to first gear.  This  was the first day on the range.  Yesterday was 2 hours of classroom.  Tomorrow is the last day, and we will be taking the road & written test.  Is a 2 1/2 day beginner motocycle course really long enough?  I'm afraid I won't pass for the reasons mentioned.  What are the simplest way to use these controls? I'm not even driving smoothly.

Answer
Sounds like you're having fun? !!  ;o)
I would hazard a guess that you are not in the UK? Our training courses, even the CBT last for at least a week. (CBT is Compulsory Basic Training, you are not allowed to ride in Britain without it)
It's very hard to advise you in writing as I obviously can't watch what you're doing but I'll do what I can.
Remember the three most important things you can do are practice, practice and more practice. Remember too that it is easier to control a bike if the majority of your braking is done using the FRONT brake. Many people think that you can go over the bars but I have never seen this happen in 30+ years riding experience. Keep to about 60/40 front to rear in dry weather and nearer to 50/50 in the dry. Get used to operating the brakes as second nature, that way it'll be easier if you need to concentrate more on your clutch control. Just take your time and don't panic! Try and find a quiet road to practice on your own before your test and make sure that you enjoy yourself. Once it becomes a chore, you won't develop as well as you could. Above all, NEVER forget a lifesaver before you move off, turn or make any manoeuvre. That quick look over your left(or right) shoulder is called the lifesaver for a bloody good reason!
Concentrate more on your riding skill development and less on whether or not you will pass, worrying about failure brings failure.
If you do fail your course, don't worry, it doesn't always mean that you are a bad rider, here in the UK we have a saying, 'you pass your test and THEN you learn to ride'. Learning to ride is always the hardest part, don't give up, you'll love it once you are off down the road on your own or with your mates, just enjoying the open road.
The test can be considered a failure only if you come away having learned nothing, if you learned something, you have succeeded.
Good luck, please, let me know how you get on.