"And you can begin." With those words, my fifth graders in Tempe, Arizona, pick up their pencils to start the first day of state testing. The room is stone silent—something that only happens on test ...

Few people look forward to taking an exam. Finals season usually creates loads of stress for students, parents, and educators alike. As test dates get ...

Test-taking tips students can employ to overcome test anxiety Testing is a significant component of students’ academic experience. Students of all ages take tests, and some may find test-taking a less ...

Sep 27, 2020 Sep 27, 2020 Updated Oct 7, 2020 0 Having ample time to prepare and study is important to reduce stress. Create a consistent routine before a test, including getting plenty of rest the ...

With the beginning of ACT and SAT college admission tests and Missouri Assessment Program tests, some students may develop test anxiety. University of Missouri child psychiatrist Arpit Aggarwal on ...

JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — Students across the state have just finished up their FAST tests – that’s the state-required standardized tests that, starting in 3rd grade, they need to pass to make it to the ...

Maureen Lamb, a teacher at Kingswood Oxford School in Connecticut, can see the telltale signs of test anxiety the moment her students enter the classroom. “They're flustered,” she said. “And there's a ...

The end of the semester can be a nightmare for college students who get stressed out by exams. Up to 40% of students experience some test anxiety, with about half of those students suffering extreme ...

Emma sat in class and took a deep long breath then slowly exhaled. This was one of the many techniques she had been taught in the past to calm her nerves before a test. The instructor walked into the ...