Have you ever been nervous before a test? Is the online school situation causing you stress on your test-taking capabilities? Many students struggle with test-taking regardless of preparation for the exam. With the SAT, ACT, keystone exams,
and many more in full swing now is the perfect time to learn new skills on how to effectively quell testing anxiety. There are many home remedies on how to cope with test-taking. Here are a few things that may help calm your nerves before a test.
Make a test review sheet to look over
Eat a full and healthy breakfast
Get a full night sleep
Set aside more study time
Deep breathing for 2 minutes before the test to ensure relaxation
Focus solely on completing the question you are on and then move to the next
Don’t dwell on confusing questions to the point of extra stress; skip it and go back to it later
Change your perspective from studying to do well on the test to studying to understand
Don’t be afraid to ask the teacher for more specification if you are confused
Stay positive
It is common to experience anxiety before a test, but these tips and tricks will help to calm your nerves and maintain your focus in order to ensure the best results.