Test Anxiety and Stress Management

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Test Anxiety and Stress Management
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During class examinations, I find myself thinking
of things unrelated to the actual course
material.

• True
• False

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• I sometimes feel my heart beating very fast
  during important exams.
• True
• False

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• After important tests, I am frequently so tense
  my stomach gets upset.
• True
• False

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• During a course examination, I frequently get so
  nervous that I forget facts I really know.
• True
• False

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• If examinations could be done away with, I think
  I would actually learn more.
• True
• False

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• Even when I'm well prepared for a test, I feel
  very anxious about it.
• True
• False

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• I don't enjoy eating before an important test.
• True
• False

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What are some ways we can reduce test anxiety?
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• A program of exerciseis said to sharpen the mind
  
• Remember your GO activities and BODY CUES

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• Get a good night's sleep the night before the
  exam

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• Don't go to the exam with an empty stomachGO
  foods are said to help reduce stress.

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• Avoid stressful foods or WHOA foods before a test.

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• Take a small snack, or some other nourishmentto
  help take your mind off of your anxiety.

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• But what do I do if I start feeling stressed
  during the test?

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REMEMBER

• To take a deep breath

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REMEMBERYOUR TEST STRATEGIES

• -If you are stuck on a question, skip it and come
  back to it.
• -Get rid of extra information
• -Write which paragraph the answer came from in
  direct proofs.
• -Take your time
• - Make sure the answer you choose answers the
  question and ALL of the question.

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YOUR IDEAS?
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• WE BELIEVE IN YOU!!!!!!!!!