test anxiety

Investigates the causes and symptoms of test anxiety, and introduces specific strategies for overcoming test-induced apprehension.

Offers proven strategies, practical advice, and information to help readers survive in all kinds of test situations, including tips on overcoming test anxiety and procrastination, preparing for tests, the pros and cons of guessing, and more.

Worried about an upcoming geography test, Thomas finds himself unable to fall asleep until he tries counting sheep.

Mrs. Hartwell is concerned that preparing her students to take the Big Test is only making them nervous, so she thinks of a way to help them relax.

Already so worried about the big second grade test that his stomach is upset, seven-year-old Tiger Turcotte, whose parents are African American, Meherrin Indian, and Hispanic, gets stuck on the question about race.