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The intent of this booklet is to help students and parents better understand test anxiety, and to provide methods to help students cope with test anxiety and ultimately be successful in their courses. Students should read this booklet carefully, consider which aspects of test anxiety apply to them, and then identify coping strategies that
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What is test anxiety? Test anxiety can be defined as a situation-specific anxiety experienced in evaluative situations. This includes the worry, nervousness, and/or bodily responses (i.e., sweating, trembling,
You can master test-anxiety and improve your performance on exams by following a simple plan: develop good study habits, use effective techniques to memorize content, take steps to reduce test anxiety, and take advantage of smart strategies when taking the test.
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Anxiety can usually be overcome through a student developing better skills that will improve their test taking abilities. The materials presented here are for those whose anxiety stems from the thoughts, feelings, and physical responses from the test taking experience. The Chemistry of Test Anxiety Students with test anxiety will experience ...
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Do not discuss the exam questions with other students. It will likely only increase your anxiety. Evaluate your success in reducing your anxiety and develop a new plan to reduce it further on your next exam. Do not immediately start studying for another exam. Take some time to relax first. Written by Dr. Kim Maertz Mental Health Centre
Two major factors are involved in test anxiety: 1) your mental reaction... what you tell yourself about a situation, and 2) your physical reaction... how your body response. This handout contains suggestions and exercises designed to help you overcome both aspects of test anxiety. I.
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What is Test Anxiety? Test anxiety is a feeling of agitation or distress before, during, or after an exam. Regarding tests, many of us experience physical or mental reactions such as feeling “butterflies” in the stomach, an instant headache, or sweaty palms. It is normal (and can be useful!) to feel some anxiety before a test. Still, too ...
