Test Anxiety 101
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What is test anxiety?

Feeling nervous, worried, or stressed before or during a test.

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True or False: Feeling nervous means you care.

True — it means you want to do your best!

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How much sleep should you try to get the night before a test?

8–9 hours.

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What should you do if you get stuck on a test question?

Skip it and come back later.

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Name two body signs of test anxiety.

Racing thoughts, upset stomach, sweaty hands, shaky, can’t focus, or feeling like your brain froze

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What is one helpful thought you can tell yourself before a test?

“This is just one test.” / “I’ve prepared for this.” / “I can handle nervous feelings.”

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Name two good times to try deep breathing.

Before the test, during the test if nervous, before bed the night before.

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What’s a test-taking tip that helps if you’re feeling rushed?

Watch your time, but don’t panic — stay steady.

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Why does test anxiety make it hard to remember things you studied?

Anxiety blocks your brain from accessing information because it’s focused on stress.

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Why does naming your feelings help calm you down?

It helps your brain feel more in control and safe.

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What are the three steps in the “4-4-4” deep breathing method?

Inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 4.

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What should you do if you freeze during a test?

Take a deep breath, pause, and restart.