We’ve pulled together research-based advice on preparing for and taking exams. Read on for practices that can help you do your best even in stressful test-taking situations. As you prepare for your ...

It’s May. Hang around any high school—especially the junior class of any high school—and you will feel the torrent of teenage adrenaline and the nerves pulsing with test anxiety. SAT, ACT, AP exams, ...

Test-taking motivation is a critical factor that influences students’ performance across diverse assessment settings. The construct encompasses not only the intrinsic willingness to engage but also ...

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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 ...

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Jasmine is on my Zoom screen, and her session is about to begin. She is twirling her hair. As she starts talking, the rate and intensity of the twirling increases. “My psychology AP exam is on Friday, ...

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Set a realistic review schedule based on when the test is scheduled. Plan for several sessions of concentrated review. Read your assigned textbook chapters and prepare study guides. Review your class ...