From stomachaches to Sunday scaries, counselors encourage parents to watch for signs of stress this testing season.

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 ...

It is not unusual for students of all ages to feel nervous before an exam, test, or quiz. However, when that fear becomes overwhelming and affects a person’s test performance, they may have test ...

A little anxiety before a test improves your concentration and alertness. Excessive worrying, or test anxiety can lower your test score. It is possible for students with test anxiety to get themselves ...

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 ...

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 ...

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