Maya's Test Anxiety and Coping Strategies

In the passage, the word "fluttered" in the sentence “Her stomach fluttered like a swarm of butterflies” most nearly means:
A. Stayed still
B. Moved quickly and lightly
C. Grew larger
D. Made a loud noise

• a

• b

• c

• d

How did Maya’s feelings change from the beginning to the end of the test?

A. She felt more nervous at the end than at the beginning.

B. She remained nervous throughout the test.

C. She went from feeling very nervous to feeling calm and proud.

D. She became so confused that she stopped working on the test.

• a

• b

• c

• d

Which event best shows how Maya began to overcome her nervousness during the test?
A. When her teacher handed out the test.
B. When she closed her eyes and took a deep breath.
C. When she looked at the first math problem.
D. When she received her test back from the teacher.

• a

• b

• c

• d

The word "calmed" in the passage most nearly means:
A. Made more excited
B. Made peaceful
C. Made more worried
D. Made confused

• a

• b

• c

• d

TRUE OR FALSE
What detail in the passage shows that Maya used a strategy to help manage her test anxiety?

She closed her eyes and took a deep breath, following her mom’s advice.

• TRUE

• FALSE