Test Taking Skills
 Taking a test can be, for some, a very stressful experience. Tests are a simple task to determine whether you have comprehended the material presented in class. It is not a trick, or a trap, it is simply a task. Challenge yourself to do well at this task just as you would any other daily task presented to you. Accept the challenge long before it’s time to take the test. Sometimes even the simplest things, or those things that we take for granted can help reduce the level of anxiety before a test. Eating healthy can keep your body from overreacting to stress. Proper sleep habits can help keep your brain at its sharpest. Be prepared for the test by knowing the subject material. Stay positive by keeping things in perspective because these are all important things that you can control.
There are many tips for those who have ‘test anxiety’. Use the following websites or search for more tips on your own:
Study Guides and Strategies
Studying for Tests
Study Skills Self-Help Information
“Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear.” -Ambrose Redmoon
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