• Beating The Test Day Worries... 
    (Test Anxiety)

     

                                kk

    How do you overcome test anxiety?

    1.   Attitude

    2.   Being prepared

    3.   Mental preparedness

    4. Knowing test taking tricks...

    ATTITUDE:

    -   Go in with a positive attitude (think positive thoughts instead of negative thoughts).

    o Negative thoughts: I am never going to pass this test!

    o Positive thoughts: I have studied hard and I am going to ace this test.

    -   Remember one test will not make/break you.

    -   Don’t assume the worst.

    -   Use positive self-talk instead (be your own best cheerleader).

    o “I can do this!”

    o “I am an awesome student”

    o “You will get through this test, take deep breaths, and try your hardest!”

     

     

    BEING PREPARED:

    • Develop good study habits

    • Plan to study in advance- don’t cram (study a little each night).

    • Study the topics you know the least first and then review all of the material.

    • Learn about the test (if you can)

    • Know what types of questions are on the test.

    • Know what information you will need to know to study for the test.

    • Get a good night’s sleep

    • Fuel your body

     

     

    BEING MENTALLY PREPARED:

    -   Build your confidence with positive self-talk

    -   Relaxation techniques:

    -   The Bodybuilder (tensing muscles and then releasing them by muscle group)

    -   The Superstretch (stretching all of your muscles by reaching into the sky)

    -   The Playful Wind (deep breath in to pull the boats toward shore, deep breath out to push them out to sea).

    -   Breathing in “4” (Breathe in to the count of four, hold it to the count of four, breathe out to the count of 4).

    -   The Palming Method (palms over your eyes and imagine your peaceful place- breathe deeply).

     

     TEST TAKING TIPS/TRICKS:

    • Answer the easiest questions first

    • If you do not know an answer, skip the question and come back to it. You might find some helpful hints in other parts of the test.

    • Always read the whole question and all of the answers first before choosing one.

    • Never rush (the test is not a race)!

    • Circle key words in difficult questions.

    • If you are having trouble on a multiple choice question, eliminate answers that you KNOW are wrong first and then go back and see what is left.

    • Double check your work. Silly mistakes happen when we are anxious and rushing.