Some anxiety before tests is useful, as it can help motivate a student to prepare and help them remain careful during a test (Porcelli & Delgado, 2017). However, when anxiety becomes too great, it can ...

Child psychologist offers strategies to help students manage stress and improve performance on standardized tests.

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 ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Virginia students in divisions across the Commonwealth are preparing for state testing in the coming weeks. While this time of year can bring stress and anxiety. 13News Now spoke with a ...

[ATLANTA, Ga.] — As the semester winds down, many students are feeling the pressure of end-of-year projects and tests. Academic anxiety is common at this time of year, but it can be hard to spot in ...

With the beginning of ACT and SAT college admission tests and Missouri Assessment Program tests, some students may develop test anxiety. University of Missouri child psychiatrist Arpit Aggarwal on ...

Q. I’m freaking out. April’s coming, I’m nervous about PSSA tests. I hate them. They’re long. You can’t study for them, not really. And everything – I mean everything – rides on them. I want to go to ...

With testing season underway in Virginia, experts are urging parents and teachers to help students manage test anxiety, which affects up to 60% of K-12 learners. Psychologist Dr. Tram Huynh recommends ...