Step 5 - The Day of the Test

True or False: "I am a good student" is an example of a positive self-talk statement.

True

True or False: Answering the easy questions first is a worthwhile test-taking strategy.

True

True or False: Preparing your body is just as important and preparing your mind on test day.

True

True or False: Talking to a friend about your test anxiety may help to relieve symptoms.

True

True or False: Worrying about a test does not help when dealing with test anxiety.

True

True or False: It doesn't matter how much sleep you get before the night of a big test.

False

True or False: Quizzing yourself the morning of the test is a waste of time. If you don't already know the information, it's too late.

False

True or False: Test anxiety appears only before an exam.

False

True or False: There is nothing you can do before test day to avoid test anxiety.

False

A mental repetition of a happy statement is...

Positive Self-talk

Special breathing to avoid test anxiety should include...

Ten slow and calm breaths

Stretching your back before a test may help you avoid...

Test anxiety

In order to be fully rested before Angel's big History test, she should get at least________hours of sleep.

7

What is the best way to combat test anxiety? a. Prepare thoroughly for the test b. Take deep breaths during the test c. Picture yourself getting an A d. None of these

A

True or False: A friend is very nervous about an upcoming test. You suggest she.. a. Find someone to copy off of b. Do some stretching before the test c. Eat a big breakfast the day before the test d. None of these

B

Test anxiety occurs... a. Before a test b. During a test c. After a test d. Any of these

D

Test anxiety symptoms can include... a. Shaky hands b. Sweating c. Headaches d. All of these

D