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My Test Anxiety Management Skills
1.
I am rarely anxious and/or stressed when preparing for an
exam.
2.
I practice positive self-talk during an exam.
3.
I use various relaxation techniques when I feel stressed during
an exam.
4.
I rarely forget material I have studied for an exam.
5.
I do not consider myself an anxious person, in general.
6.
I tend to get calmer as I am completing an exam.
My Test Taking Strategies
1.
I tend to study well in advance of tests so that I am not cramming
the night before.
2.
I give myself practice tests as I am preparing for an exam.
3.
I feel confident in my ability to strategize when taking a multiple-
choice exam.
4.
I always finish projects and assignments on time.
5.
I am acutely aware of what I know and what I need to study when
preparing for an exam.
6.
I analyze exams that have been returned to me and ask the
teacher questions if I don’t understand why I got something wrong.
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If you answered “No” to two or more items in each section, you will need
additional study-skill resources to build and hone your skills. If you do, this is
okay. Many of us need to refine our skills. It’s always better to have a good
idea as to where you need to improve your skills, rather than not knowing at
all. List what section(s) you might need some fine-tuning. Identify potential
resources that are available to help.
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