Why Are Exams So Difficult?
- Complex information
- Short periods of time
- Overwhelming
- Anxiety
Test Anxiety
- Decreasing anxiety – good preparation, test-taking skills
- Assessing non-academic areas
- Anxiety can hurt performance
- Proper tools can counter nerves
- Different times, different ways
- Weeks before test
- Night prior to test
- Draw a blank during test
- Decrease anxiety
- Eat well
- Sleep well
Test Anxiety: Fear of Performing Poorly on Tests
- Nearly 10M struggle
- Higher anxiety = lower performance
- Impairs problem solving
- Limits brain’s ability to recall material
The following strategies may help curb anxiety during a test:
- Breathe.
- Relax.
- Visualize.
- Be positive.
- Write down memorized information.
- Answer simple questions first.
- Don’t get discouraged.
Test Time
- You must understand what the question is asking.