Test Anxiety And What To Do About It. Sandra Copeland, Counselor Student Support Services

Test Anxiety And What To Do About It (Cont’d.) What To Expect:  What Is Text Anxiety?  What Causes Test Anxiety?  What Can You Do About It?

Test Anxiety And What To Do About It (Cont’d.) What Is Test Anxiety?

Test Anxiety And What To Do About It (Cont’d.)  Test anxiety is being so afraid about a test that it affects a grade.  It’s that tingly, butterflies-in-the-stomach feeling you get.  Test anxiety is “freezing” during tests and flubbing questions when you know the answers.

Test Anxiety And What To Do About It (Cont’d.)  Sometimes a feeling of doubt/uncertainty may come over you... “Did I study the right material?” “Maybe I should have looked over my notes one more time.” “Did I study too much?” “Maybe the test will be cancelled.”

Test Anxiety And What To Do About It (Cont’d.) What Causes Test Anxiety?

Test Anxiety And What To Do About It (Cont’d.)  Having poor study habits  Fearing failure  Comparing yourself to others  Listening to classmates complain about tests  Worrying about the future  Pressuring self to get nothing but an “A”  Not taking enough care of yourself

Test Anxiety And What To Do About It (Cont’d.) What Can You Do About It?

Test Anxiety and What To Do About It  Be Sufficiently Prepared  Sleep  Eat Well  Be On Time  Pace Yourself  Answer Easy Questions First  Review With Friends  Don’t Worry If You Finish Last  Don’t Worry If You Run Out Of Time  Use All Test Time  Don’t Panic For more tips on managing test anxiety, visit Strategies&id=