We recognize that a main concern at our school is the amount of stress homework, extracurricular activities, tests, and all the other factors that play into a school day can have on our students. As a counseling department we are constantly trying to develop effective strategies on how to deliver information about coping with stress. Each month we are going to have a Counseling Tips section to share strategies related to a specific topic. Our topic for November is test taking anxiety.
With finals just around the corner we figured an important topic to cover would be test taking anxiety. Tests can be an intimidating concept, and finals tend to bring out copious amounts of stress on students because of the amount of tests students have to study for. One of the most important aspects in figuring out how to reduce anxiety is to learn the symptoms that come along with it. Once we recognize the symptoms we can utilize strategies and coping mechanisms to alleviate those symptoms. Symptoms of Test Anxiety:
There are multiple causes for test anxiety and some of the most common ones are a fear of failure, lack of preparation, and poor test history. Through all of these causes an important thing to keep in mind is to stay as positive as possible. One of the best ways to beat test anxiety is to prepare for tests and start preparing early. Start studying course subjects weeks before an exam. This is a lot easier said than done, however when students get in the habit of cramming for tests that will increase stress and anxiety levels. Tips for Managing Test Anxiety:
These are just a few strategies to help cope with test anxiety. If you have any questions or want more information, please stop by the counseling office. Comments are closed.
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