Reducing Test Anxiety

Reducing Test Anxiety
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Exceptional Children's Assistance Center

"TEST ANXIETY" is worrying too much about doing well on a test.  It can keep students from doing their best.  Some ways to help reduce anxiety are:

  • Talk about the test in a positive way.
  • Encourage best efforts, yet have realistic expectations.
  • Encourage your child to focus on his or her strengths, such as a good memory or strong analytical skills.
  • Assure your child that the test is only one measure of academic performance.
  • Emphasize that test scores do not determine a person's worth.
  • Find out whether or not your child's school offers test- taking practice or preparation.

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