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Step 1
Study early and often. If you start to study a couple of days before a test, that may still be “cramming,” and cramming is not an effective study technique. Here’s a study plan to consider. Study notes immediately after class ends (ten to twenty minutes reading over notes taken that day). Then, that same night, read over those same notes for ten to twenty minutes again. Doing so will vastly improve retention of information. Finally, on weekends, spend one day reading over notes taken that week and then the second weekend day studying all notes taken since the previous test.
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Step 2
Read assigned text. There are professors who create tests that are entirely based on textbook material. Consequently, if a student does not read the assigned chapters, he or she will find it difficult to be successful on exams, especially if the professor doesn’t cover text material in class. To enhance your retention of text material, generate outlines of textbook chapters.
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Step 3
Ask school’s counseling staff for additional advice. College counseling centers are often staffed with professionals trained to assist students in dealing with test anxiety. Ask these counselors for additional advice. There is no shame in doing so. Quite frankly, making the effort, something I wish I had done, shows how dedicated to learning a student is.
Comments
heatherinks said
on 9/10/2009 Great tips on how to beat test anxiety. 5* God bless.
bostontech said
on 5/4/2009 This is great stuff. Any way you could forward this article to me ten years ago? ;P
From-the-Heart said
on 4/22/2009 I think studying early and often is the best tip ever. Being well prepared is a good battle plan!
LuckyAngel said
on 4/20/2009 Great advice. I wish I had read it sooner. I failed the Series 7 twice before I passed it. I am THE Queen of test anxiety unfortunately.
kittykat3 said
on 4/10/2009 Great tips on how to beat test anxiety. 5*