{"id":3418,"date":"2018-11-15T13:53:57","date_gmt":"2018-11-15T13:53:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfordlearning.com\/how-to-overcome-test-anxiety-according-to-students\/"},"modified":"2025-07-02T16:02:59","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T16:02:59","slug":"how-to-overcome-test-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oxfordlearning.com\/how-to-overcome-test-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Overcome Test Anxiety (According To Students)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Though most students feel nervous when writing a test, test anxiety is a deeper struggle that many students deal with. Remarkably, 16-20% of students<\/a> have high levels of test anxiety while 18% of students<\/a> deal with moderate anxiety.<\/p>\n

Test anxiety can leave many students to feel discouraged and frustrated with school. Though it takes patience and hard work, test anxiety can be managed with the right coping skills and techniques.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Know The Signs and Causes Of Exam Anxiety<\/p>\n

Is your child struggling with test anxiety?
\nLearn more about the causes, symptoms, and which students it can affect most.<\/p>\n

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So how can you help if your child is struggling? Read on to find out some of the best ways to manage (and overcome) test anxiety according to students\u2014and how you can help! <\/strong>Also for parents or adults who are battling with anxiety, a disposable vape pen made from blue runtz strain<\/a> has an anti-anxiety properties.
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8 Student-Approved Test Anxiety Coping Strategies<\/h2>\n

While Your Child Is Studying<\/strong><\/h3>\n
1. Create a Study Schedule<\/h5>\n

Your child may feel anxious that the mountain of material he or she has to study can never be conquered. This feeling is understandable but can be easily fixed! Overcome exam anxiety by being properly prepared for the test from the start.<\/p>\n

Work with your child to divide notes into manageable sections and work out a study schedule<\/strong> so he or she can work away at the material bit by bit. This way, your child will feel more confident in the material while preparing for tests.<\/p>\n

2. Take Frequent Study Breaks<\/h5>\n

Studying for hours on end not only makes it harder to retain the material\u2014it also makes your child fixate on the material, leading to feelings of anxiety.<\/p>\n

Breaks are important as they give your child some space from the material and keep the test in perspective. Make sure your child is taking breaks by getting fresh air, meditating, or listening to music every 20-30 minutes while studying<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

3. Practice With Mock Tests<\/h5>\n

A major reason tests create anxiety is because students fear the unknown. Your child doesn\u2019t know what questions are going to be on the test\u2014this can be frightening and overwhelming.<\/p>\n

Help relieve this anxiety by creating mock tests in the weeks and days leading up to the test. Be sure to remove any study aids or distractions to create an environment that mimics a real testing room. As your child completes the mock tests he or she will start to feel more comfortable with the material<\/strong> and gain confidence in his or her test writing abilities.<\/p>\n

The Day Of The Test<\/strong><\/h3>\n
4. Eat Something Nutritious<\/h5>\n

Brain-boosting foods that are high in protein will give your child energy and keep his or her mind sharp during the test.<\/strong> A good breakfast will also ensure your child doesn\u2019t feel disoriented or lightheaded. Make sure your child isn\u2019t snacking on foods too high in sugar\u2014this will help ensure he or she doesn\u2019t crash midway through the test or start to feel jittery.<\/p>\n

5. Arrive Early<\/h5>\n

It is easy to feel panicked and flustered when running late;<\/strong> arrive early to write an exam to avoid adding on to existing anxiety.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re driving your child to the exam, be sure to leave extra early and tune up your ca with the automatic running boards 4runner<\/a> so you\u2019re not running late even in case of emergency. If your child getting him or herself to the test, remind him or her to plan ahead and arrive early as some exams rooms lock once the exam starts.<\/p>\n

6. Keep The Test In Perspective<\/h5>\n

Many students \u2018catastrophize\u2019 exams\u2014they build up the significance of their mark on the exam and worry excessively.<\/strong> It\u2019s important to take grades seriously, but worrying too much can actually hinder your child\u2019s ability to perform. Your child won\u2019t be able to focus on the material because he or she is so fixated on not getting anything wrong.<\/p>\n

Understanding that a test won\u2019t make or break a final grade can be an effective way to manage exam anxiety. Sit down with your child and remind him or her that it\u2019s unrealistic to be perfect on every test or assignment\u2014what\u2019s important is that he or she is putting his or her best effort into it.<\/p>\n

7. Skip A Question if Needed<\/h5>\n

While taking the test, encourage your child to circle any unknown questions, move on to the next question, and revisit them later.<\/strong> Getting fixated on a difficult question will not only make your son or daughter feel anxious\u2014it can also eat away valuable test time.<\/p>\n

Plus, answering the questions your child knows first will help him or her build confidence while taking the test.<\/p>\n

8. Talk Together After The Test<\/h5>\n

Once your child completes the test, discuss how proud you are that he or she got through it. For many students, after going through a stressful experience, all they want it to go home and be with family.<\/strong> Having open arms to return to will make writing the test less stressful because your child has something to look forward to.<\/p>\n

Is your child struggling with test anxiety?<\/strong> We\u2019re here to help! Our study skills tutors<\/a> can help your child excel by developing strong test-taking skills and building his or her confidence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Though most students feel nervous when writing a test, test anxiety is a deeper struggle that many students deal with. Remarkably, 16-20% of students have high levels of test anxiety while 18% of students deal with moderate anxiety. Test anxiety can leave many students to feel discouraged and frustrated with school. Though it takes patience […] […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":16234,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1183],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3418","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tests"],"yoast_head":"\nHow to Overcome Test Anxiety (According To Students) | Oxford Learning<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Test anxiety is a very common issue for students. 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