Some gentle reminders for students, when it comes to the statewide
assessment, include:
· Be sure to get at least eight hours of sleep each night prior to a test.
· Be sure to eat a healthy breakfast, either at home or at school.
· Be sure to be on time and have perfect attendance.
· Keep a positive attitude; that YOU CAN attitude.
· Be sure to take your time and not rush to be the first done.
· Be sure to read all the directions.
· Never leave a question blank; always take an educated guess if it is a
multiple-choice question or write an answer that addresses the intent of
the question if it is an open response question.
· Be sure to label any diagrams or charts.
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5 Steps to Beat Test Anxiety
Marcia MacLaren, study skills instructor at Eastern Kentucky University,
recommends the following:
1. Prepare like an athlete getting ready for "game day." Practice what
you will do on the test.
2. Go into the exam with a strategy. Take a minute or two to look through
the whole test first, then decide how to use your time. You don't want to
discover a 50-point essay on the last page with five minutes left.
3. Read directions carefully and note key words--things like "compare",
"choose", or "define".
4. Don't get stuck on questions you can't answer. Put down your best
choice and mark them so you can come back later if you still have time.
5. Relax. Think positively and feel confident in your ability.
