Testing Anxiety

What is the best way to study?

• Studying for long hours without breaks
• Listening to music or watching TV while studying
• Studying in small chunks over a period of time

• Cramming all the information the night before the exam

What is test anxiety?

• Test anxiety is when a person feels extreme stress and fear before or during an exam or test.

• Test anxiety is a feeling of extreme joy and excitement before a test
• Test anxiety is a physical condition that causes muscle weakness during a test
• Test anxiety is a type of food poisoning that occurs after eating before a test

What's the best way to use your notes?

• Throw them away immediately
• Look at them before a test

• Use them as a coaster for your coffee mug
• Review them regularly and use them as a reference

Which of the following are ways to beat testing anxiety before a test?

• Regular exercise to help with your stress level

• Talk to someone about your test anxiety

• Develop a pre-test routine

• Get enough sleep

Tutoring is best for students who...

• Are behind in their classes

• Were absent and need to catch up

• Want to avoid chores at home

• All students benefit from going to tutoring

What are some ways to study?

• Review your notes

• Quiz yourself

• Make and use flashcards

• Write down everything your teacher says

What is one way to beat test anxiety?

• Avoid all thoughts about the test

• Telling yourself negative things about hte test

• Practicing relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing

• Rushing through the test without reading questions