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 ...

Test anxiety is a real problem, affecting 25% to 40% of U.S. students. Anxiety, along with academic stress, can appear as physical symptoms (such as headaches, nausea and sleeplessness) and ...

Why do kids get test anxiety? Dr. Carl Nassar PhD, LPC, tells SheKnows that there are several reason some kids feel anxious when it comes to test-taking, and it’s heartbreaking. “We’re told that our ...

Test anxiety is a bigger problem than many parents and teachers realize. A staggering 16-20% of students have high test anxiety, making this the most frequent academic impairment in our schools today.

Test anxiety can manifest as nerves before a test and a racing heart or sweating during a test. You can cope with it by taking a practice exam beforehand to prepare you for the stress. It may also be ...

A new Yale study conducted on second-year medical students offers a possible course of treatment for test anxiety. This study focused on medical students preparing for Step 1, an assessment that has a ...

You have ambitious plans for your future. You have almost achieved them, but one item stands in your way – a test. Whether it is the GRE, the SAT, or a professional certification exam, it is all too ...

The Quad: Test anxiety happens, but there are techniques students can use to alleviate it (Cody Wilson/Daily Bruin staff) By Alexandra Grace Bell March 3, 2020 5:45 p.m.

I kept staring at the single pink line on the test and squinting. Did I see another line? Please, let there be another line! I’d been waiting for a second line forever, for the indication that I ...

Assessments may change in many ways, but for most students, the stress of having to prove what they know and can do doesn’t go away. That’s why an increasing number of districts nationwide are looking ...

Many of us experience anxiety at one time or another about our finances, health, or jobs. But if you feel anxious most of the time, and it's interfering with your daily activities, you may have an ...