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Preparing for Tests, Taking Tests, Reducing Test Anxiety HandoutPreparing for Tests, Taking Tests, Reducing Test Anxiety Handout
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North Shower Community College
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3rd - 12th
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Preparing for Tests, Taking Tests, Reducing Test Anxiety

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As testing season is upon us, give class members a way to prepare their minds and bodies for the big day. A resource promotes deep breathing exercises and comfortability to reduce anxiety. Along with multiple choice, short answer, and objective type tests, the resource provides tips for taking essay tests and valuable words to understand when responding to an essay prompt.

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Concepts

test-taking strategies, test preparation, Standardized Tests, anxiety, stress management

Additional Tags

college and career readiness

Instructional Ideas

  • Put the information in the reference sheets into a PowerPoint to present to the class
  • Model to the class how to be a good test-taker using the information provided

Classroom Considerations

  • Best used during the week leading up to a big unit or state test

Pros

  • Offers a variety of ways to ease test preparation

Cons

  • Very wordy and might overwhelm some readers

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