Thread: Testing Anxiety.

Originally Posted by Ichigo_06

Hey everyone just thought I would get some advice on Testing Anxiety because I always seem to freez on tests. Isint a bother when you know the answer but you cant write it down becausae you cant get your grip on it? I always have that problem anyone have any suggestions to get over it? I would like to know how others deal with there problems.

I live with Testing Anxiety! Whoot! Mine emerges in a different way, though.

I think it helps to take the test in a separate room, away from the other students. That way, you can think aloud, use your fingers, etc. You could also try asking the teacher to see if you can take tests orally rather than written down.

I always get nervous before an exam/test. I think for me its about the atmosphere within the room. Everyone person who is taking the exam is quiet and trying to remember what they studied while all the staff are stepping on toes trying not to give the questions away and give them possible answers. It is the sense of awkwardness and discomfort everywhere that makes people anxious I suppose.

For me its the same when I do a performance. Its just not know fully what to expect and its that uncertainty that makes me nervous. Knowing that there will be someone who will be criticising my work and hoping its to their liking isn't something that I really look forward too but in all exams/tests/performances its all down to someone's opinion of your work and if it fits their criteria.

Hum some verry good sugestions from both of you, mainly what I have done in the past is just try to relax before taking the test/exam, and even though I dont study I still get good grades, however I would like to get over that and just be able to do the test without any worries.

the way i deal with is just by telling my seif it's not a test but just a reagular piece of paper with a qestion it takes all the stress out of me!

Eeeee.... what on tests? Anxiety? O.o I don't get it... I don't think I have it. I am a bit stressed before exams but it doesn't bother my writing. I type like a monster!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Like a crazy person- you can't get me of the paper!!!!!!!!! I just know I have to write it so I just do it.

Putting down a plan makes it easier for me when I find the question difficult, especially in essays...

Ooh... agreed... i am like that too Lasura... ^^ i never stop when i start to write...thats why my hand is sore now...Just finished a test...

Well..I dont get exited with test much no..worry about it...i been to 3 different but very important test and exams...yet...without study...i came out with more than 1 A's..

It depends to ones personality...some has the ability to not worry at all about the test.. some others don't..

I get nervous in oral tests... i have the lack of confidence when it gets to talking in front of people and get evaluated or in front a public....though... *sighs*

I know what you mean Ichigo. When I used to take tests in high school I would always freak out over not getting the right answers. I would study like crazy and still not be able to grasp what was right on the tip of my tongue. I was never good at writing down the answers I mean my teacher could ask them to me and I would get it correct but when she asked me to write it I was at a stand still. I thought I needed to study even more but soon gave up on studying at all. Soon it came to where it was easier to have it read to me and to write it then read it myself. Now after going to GED classes to finish high school I'm able to concentrate and do everything myself. It didn't help that I was easily distracted...you can ask some of the friends I talk to on the phone. I could be doing something and then all the sudden I could start doing something strange like poking myself.