Before The Test
When should test preparation really begin?
As soon as you get the material
What should you do before answering questions to get an overview of the exam?
Scan the test and preview the questions
What should you do after taking an exam to help calm down?
Decompress
Sweaty palms and mental blocks are common signs of what?
Test anxiety
What can you create to help memorize information for an exam?
Flashcards or study aids
What can you make in your head to help manage your time?
A small schedule
What kind of feelings might you be calming after a test?
High-stress feelings
This symptom occurs when nervousness causes your mind to suddenly go blank
Mental Blocks
What should you do with your lecture notes before a test?
Review all notes.
Which questions should you answer first if possible?
The questions that are most familiar
Why is it important to relax after an exam?
To calm your nerves
What symptom of test anxiety affects your breathing and can make you feel like you can't get enough air?
Shortness of breath
Who can you ask about topics that may appear on the exam?
Your instructor
What can you do if you're feeling tense and it's allowed?
Get up and stretch
What can reviewing your performance help you do?
Improve for future tests
True or False: Test anxiety can only happen during a test.
False
What is one thing you should get plenty of the night before a test?
Sleep
What can help you answer difficult questions during a test?
Previous learned experiences
Besides a grade, what can a test provide?
A learning experience
Name two symptoms of test anxiety discussed in the presentation.
Any two of: headaches, sweating, shortness of breath, feeling hot/cold, mental blocks.