Test anxiety is something many students struggle with, but it’s often misunderstood. Most people think it’s caused by the pressure of limited time, tough material, or high expectations. However, as ...

Some anxiety before tests is useful, as it can help motivate a student to prepare and help them remain careful during a test (Porcelli & Delgado, 2017). However, when anxiety becomes too great, it can ...

Research shows that test anxiety affects around 40-60% of K-12 students in the commonwealth, which can interfere with focus ...

Academic anxiety is common at this time of year, but it can be hard to spot in children and teens. Jody Baumstein, a licensed ...

Tests are a high-stress situation for many students and professionals as grades, advancement, and sometimes jobs can be on the line. However, some people tend to perform poorly on tests despite ...

Baumstein adds that part of anxiety is the stress of something that is not familiar. Parents can help by practicing ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Virginia students in divisions across the Commonwealth are preparing for state testing in the coming weeks. While this time of year can bring stress and anxiety. 13News Now spoke with a ...

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 ...

Q. I’m freaking out. April’s coming, I’m nervous about PSSA tests. I hate them. They’re long. You can’t study for them, not really. And everything – I mean everything – rides on them. I want to go to ...

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 ...