“The first time I administered a standardized test, two of my students became sick from test stress. As I finished reading the directions, a tiny girl raised her hand. Her eyes filled with tears and she told me she was “seeing colors.” It turned out; she was suffering from a migraine. Soon after, a boy raised his hand and asked to go to the nurse. He left the classroom quickly, and immediately threw up,” said Jill Eulberg, Veteran Educator, M.S. Special Education, on WGU.edu.
Does this situation sound all too familiar? If so, you’ve probably dealt with test stress before and are familiar with the anxiousness and the horrible feelings that can occur before any big test. You may have studied hard to prepare, but as soon as you walk into the testing room, all the answers fly out of your head. This is commonly known as test stress or test anxiety.
What is Text Anxiety?
- Rapid heartbeat
- Headache/migraine
- Nausea
A Stress-Busting Technique
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Experts also recommend:
- Getting plenty of sleep.
- Talking with your teacher/staff so they know what’s going on.
- Study earlier and in similar places.
- Study efficiently.
- Learn some relaxation techniques.
- Try some exercise.
- Don’t forget to eat and drink.
- See a professional counselor, if necessary.
- Focus on breathing and positive thoughts.
