5. Test Anxiety Feelings of nervousness occurring before or during a test. Normally caused by lack of confidence or fear of failure. Some anxiety is normal Excessive test anxiety negatively affects your memory and thinking skills.
6. Test Anxiety Symptoms Nervousness “Butterflies” in stomach Nausea Dry mouth Fingernail biting Sleeplessness
7. More Test Anxiety Symptoms Memory block Fidgeting Excessive talking Withdrawal Loss of appetite Lack of concentration Sweaty palms
8. And More Test Anxiety Symptoms Quietness Impatience Headaches Muscle tension Rapid heartbeat Fuzzy thinking Scared feeling
9. Ways to Reduce Test Anxiety Ask God to remove the fear Memorize & meditate on God’s Word Talk to yourself Be positive Get a drink of water Relax for a few minutes Stay confident in how God has created you
10. Build Confidence Practice good study habits Review daily Actively listen in class Take notes Read over lesson before class Manage your time Become test-wise Have a positive attitude Follow a schedule Pray regularly & faithfully Challenge yourself to do your “best”
11. Cramming Stuffing information into your head in a short period of time with the intent of remembering it long enough to pass the test
12. If You Must Cram… I.D. the most important material & study it well. Better to know part of the material well than all of the material only partly Skim & scan textbook & class notes Take additional notes on most difficult info Don’t expect total recall or understanding of everything Review & recite important info Use mnemonic memory aids Go to bed at reasonable time & get up early to study
13. Self-confidence Positive attitude Measure knowledge of what you know about particular portion of material at this time Test Prep Abilities
