Test Anxiety
What are some symptoms of test anxiety?
Increased heart rate, sweating, shortness of breath, digestive issues
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When should you expect to use these tips?
The day of test
What is it?
looking at your life with a broader perspective
Which fruit is used to represent this method?
Apple
What is the definition of test anxiety?
"A feeling of worry, fear, or unease with a certain outcome"
Where do you go to get accommodations at PCC?
Accessible Ed & Disability Resource Center
What should you do while taking the test?
listen to last-minute directions, quickly scan through the test, and decide how to divide your time
What are some examples of "other responsibilities"?
Sports, Extracurriculars, jobs, etc.
In which class did Egor miss a bunch of school, resulting in the loss of an A?
Cybersecurity
In "Reducing anxiety before a test", what was suggested under "preparing for success"?
Planning and Mock Exams/Quizzing Yourself
Who do you go to, to get accommodations at PCC?
Your Instructor
What should you do after arriving at class?
Get there early, take relaxing breaths, and take any necessary supplies.
What are some suggestions for improvement?
taking care of your physical health, sleeping at least 8 hours, being mindful of your nutrition
What's an easy to way get a higher score on your DMV test?
Free online practice
What percentage of students have test anxiety?
Between 40 and 60%
What can accommodate you before the test?
Note taking, audiobooks, interpreter
True or False: If your mind goes blank, skip the question and come back to it.
True
What is one thing practicing this approach helps improve?
Your cognitive performance
How can you quickly compile "cheat sheets"?
By learning how to organize your notes
What were the 3 stages of catastrophic thinking presented on the pie chart? (Hint: blue, yellow, pink)
Doubt, Compensation, and Minimization
What can accommodate you during the test?
Additional time, noise-canceling headphones
What were some of the strategies?
Read directions, Answer all questions, Give yourself review time, skip difficult questions, etc.
Why should you use this approach?
to balance your time/energy between other events in your life
What is the Apple method?
Attend every class, Peer review, Practice tests, Learn to review notes, Enough sleep.