Understanding Test Anxiety
"My fears are like thundering elephants. Then when I get them
out and really look at them, I see that they are actually
mice with megaphones."
(Bruce Rahtjen)
Experiencing test anxiety does not mean there is something
wrong with you or that you are not capable of doing college
level work. In fact, you need a certain amount of stress for
motivation. Your goal is to manage your anxiety at an level
where you can perform your best.
There are three factors that can influence how confident you
feel taking tests. Test anxiety can occur when these factors
are not working well together. Click on each factor
for an explanation and example.
In this module, you will assess yourself in relation to these
three factors. What you learn will help you determine the
causes of your test anxiety. You can then use the techniques
presented in the Preparation, Strategies, and Stress Management
modules to better manage your anxiety and improve your performance
on tests.
Select the factors you want to assess:
| Student factors | Course factors | Study Methods factors |
or refer to the last page of this module
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