Test Anxiety: Crash Course Study Skills

The video discusses performance anxiety, using Henry Fonda as an example, and relates it to student test anxiety. It introduces three main fears: fear of repeating past failures, fear of the unknown, and fear of the stakes. Strategies to manage these fears include writing about anxieties, reviewing past mistakes, and reframing tests as learning opportunities. The video emphasizes that anxiety is normal and can be managed with preparation and reflection.

What is the negativity bias and how does it affect students during exams?

What strategies can students use to overcome the fear of the unknown when preparing for tests?

How can reframing a test as a learning opportunity help alleviate test anxiety?