Chapter 3
Reducing Test Anxiety
What Will Help Prevent Test Anxiety?
One important way to prevent test anxiety is to be as prepared as possible for the exam. Time management and a structured study plan also prevent test anxiety because you are planning ahead and working on preparing for a test and other assignments well in advance of the scheduled date. You cannot procrastinate. Procrastinating places unnecessary pressure on you, creating test anxiety or making test anxiety worse. If you study daily rather than cramming at the last minute, you will know the content well enough so that you can recall it even if you are stressed. Preparation also builds your confidence because you will feel more comfortable about knowing the material. Refer to Chapters 1 and 2, which provide specific tips and strategies on study habits, study skills, and time management that will help you prepare for an exam. Incorporating these tips and strategies on test preparation into your academic life will help prevent test anxiety.
What Can You Do When You Are Experiencing Test Anxiety?
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