"You have one hour to complete this test!" Does that statement cause you stress? It's normal. You can let it get the better of you or you can cope. Your choice.
Why do some students feel concern when faced with a timed test?
Not prepared?
Fear? Or just clock anxiety?
You can learn to cope with test anxiety for school and for all the other test you will encounter in your life.
Follow the seven suggestions shown below. (See, no stress. These are not mandatory. You won't fail if you don't follow them exactly. These are just some tips.)
First, make sure you prepare. Study should begin weeks before the exam, rather than the night before the exam.
Second- set up a routine. Find a nice place to study. Make sure you follow a schedule. Select a start and stop time. Focus on the task. When time is up, you can stop.
Three - review the lessons and learning from you previous sessions. Do this every day. Go over your notes. (You DO take notes in class, don't you?) Reviewing them reinforces learning and reduces stress and test anxiety.
Four - anticipate what will be on the test. Listen to the teacher. Ask questions. Write down the answers. Find out what the teacher considers to be important. (Hint - stuff repeated from day to day will probably be on the test.)
Five - drill with practice questions and answers. Make lists or flash cards with questions and answers. Have someone ask you the questions and have them check your answers. Repetition is a key to learning.
Six - study with other people. Learn what they know and help them learn what you know. And
Finally - relax when you take the test. Make sure you don't engage in pre-test stress events. The day before the test, eat well and hydrate. Finally, get some sleep. Hey, it's only a test.
Why do some students feel concern when faced with a timed test?
Not prepared?
Fear? Or just clock anxiety?
You can learn to cope with test anxiety for school and for all the other test you will encounter in your life.
Follow the seven suggestions shown below. (See, no stress. These are not mandatory. You won't fail if you don't follow them exactly. These are just some tips.)
First, make sure you prepare. Study should begin weeks before the exam, rather than the night before the exam.
Second- set up a routine. Find a nice place to study. Make sure you follow a schedule. Select a start and stop time. Focus on the task. When time is up, you can stop.
Three - review the lessons and learning from you previous sessions. Do this every day. Go over your notes. (You DO take notes in class, don't you?) Reviewing them reinforces learning and reduces stress and test anxiety.
Four - anticipate what will be on the test. Listen to the teacher. Ask questions. Write down the answers. Find out what the teacher considers to be important. (Hint - stuff repeated from day to day will probably be on the test.)
Five - drill with practice questions and answers. Make lists or flash cards with questions and answers. Have someone ask you the questions and have them check your answers. Repetition is a key to learning.
Six - study with other people. Learn what they know and help them learn what you know. And
Finally - relax when you take the test. Make sure you don't engage in pre-test stress events. The day before the test, eat well and hydrate. Finally, get some sleep. Hey, it's only a test.
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