Why do kids get test anxiety? Dr. Carl Nassar PhD, LPC, tells SheKnows that there are several reason some kids feel anxious when it comes to test-taking, and it’s heartbreaking. “We’re told that our ...

Raise your hand if exams make you anxious . Luckily there are strategies you can use to help tame your anxiety during quizzes, tests and exams. It’s normal to feel nervous about upcoming tests.

Source: Nguyen Nguyen for Stocksnap, used with permission. Have you ever freaked out and forgotten everything you needed to know at the onset of an exam? A study published in the November 25, 2016 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A new Yale study conducted on second-year medical students offers a possible course of treatment for test anxiety. This study focused on medical students preparing for Step 1, an assessment that has a ...

Test anxiety can manifest as nerves before a test and a racing heart or sweating during a test. You can cope with it by taking a practice exam beforehand to prepare you for the stress. It may also be ...