Test Anxiety Tips
Before the Test
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Put things in perspective.
Study one piece at a time
Remind yourself of past successes.
Practice “Thought Stopping”
Don’t overlook physical preparation: Sleep and Eat
Visualize completing the test successfully: Play the tape
Getting to the Test
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Don’t come too early or too late.
Avoid talking to other students.
Refrain from flipping through your notes – relax instead.
Pick a seat that has few distractions.
Bring a snack and some water.
Enter class with a smile.
During the Test – Calming Techniques
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Turn your paper over and breathe deeply.
Stretch in your seat
Tense and relax muscles.
Use a stress ball
Use positive “self-talk”.
Take a drink of water
Leave the room for a moment and take a break.
Test Anxiety Tips
Before the Test






Put things in perspective.
Study one piece at a time
Remind yourself of past successes.
Practice “Thought Stopping”
Don’t overlook physical preparation: Sleep and Eat
Visualize completing the test successfully: Play the tape
Getting to the Test






Don’t come too early or too late.
Avoid talking to other students.
Refrain from flipping through your notes – relax instead.
Pick a seat that has few distractions.
Bring a snack and some water.
Enter class with a smile.
During the Test – Calming Techniques







Turn your paper over and breathe deeply.
Stretch in your seat
Tense and relax muscles.
Use a stress ball
Use positive “self-talk”.
Take a drink of water
Leave the room for a moment and take a break.