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CHAPTER 23
Taming Test ANXIETY
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Do you get stressed out before a test? Have you ever blanked out on a test and been unable to answer a question, even though you knew the material? Why does this happen and what can you do about it? Almost everyone gets a little nervous before a test. It’s perfectly normal. But for some students, a bout of nerves can get so severe it causes them to have trouble concentrating, or even blank out on answers. This is called test anxiety . It’s not the kind of stress you logically (and deservedly) feel when you’ve blown off studying for a test. Students who suffer from test anxiety often do poorly on tests in spite of the fact that they studied and are well prepared. Some students begin to feel nervous days or even weeks before a test. That’s called anticipatory test anxiety . For others, the nervousness happens during the test. That’s called situational test anxiety . If you suffer from text anxiety, don’t let it own you. Take action! Test anxiety can be tamed. Let’s learn how…
Learning Goals By the end of this chapter you will be able to: 1. Explain types of test anxiety. 2. Tell tips to relieve anticipatory test anxiety. 3. Tell tips to relieve situational test anxiety.
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