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HOW TO OVERCOME EXAM ANXIETY

Exam Anxiety refers to<br>the subjective<br>experience of intense<br>physiological, cognitive<br>and behavioral<br>symptoms of anxiety<br>before or during test<br>taking situations that<br>interferes with test<br>performance.

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HOW TO OVERCOME EXAM ANXIETY

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  1. HOW TO OVERCOME EXAM ANXIETY EXAM TEST SKILLS ANXIETY

  2. TOPICS Introduction TypesofAnxiety LowandHighAnxiety Howtoovercome Relaxationtraining Supportthroughspecial considerations. Conclusion

  3. ImportantAdvice YOUSHOULDNEVERVIEW YOURCHALLENGESASA DISADVANTAGE. Michelle Obama ThinkPositive,relaxandstartyourJourney

  4. INTRODUCTION Exam Anxiety refers to the subjective experience of intense physiological, cognitive and behavioral symptoms of anxiety before or during test taking situations that interferes with test performance. Test Anxiety

  5. TYPESOFANXIETY HIGH students who experience high anxiety show an immediate anxiety reaction when exposed to the feared test situation. They attempt to avoid the situation by not showing up to the exam, or may endure it but with extreme fear. LOW students who experience low anxiety may feel a little nervous about an upcoming exam but are still able to focus their attention on their studies or the questions asked during the assessment.

  6. HOWTO OVERCOMEFROM EXAMANXIETY Prepare ahead of time by working on sections of the content each day. Use practice exam papers as an opportunity to manage anxiety. Identify your anxiety early by noticing your physical responses. Try replacing unhelpful thoughts with more encouraging self-talk by challenging your worried and negative thoughts. Practice focusing your attention on the task at hand. pay attention to your sleep, nutrition, exercise, relaxation routines, and reach out for social support.

  7. If you identify high anxiety in yourself, you can learn ways to manage it so that it doesn’t take over your exam performance.The skills you find most helpful in managing your exam anxiety will vary depending on what triggers may be contributing to your high levels of anxiety.

  8. RELAXATION TRAINING Relaxation training can be used alongside a process of systematic desensitisation – this is where a person visualises a scene while completely relaxed, and the mental image evokes some of the feelings of the real scene. RELAX

  9. SUPPORTTHROUGH SPECIAL CONSIDERATION Some students who experience high levels of anxiety (intense panic or fear about an exam that results in them being unable to do the test) can access additional support through special consideration at their school. To access this type of consideration, get in touch with your school’s wellbeing team or a psychologist (see resources below) to help develop an individualised plan for you during the exam season.

  10. You can also take a look at the given link below for education or career development GOTHROUGH www.schoolsindehradun.com

  11. Youcanreadthebooklet tohelpidentifycoping strategiesthatmayhelp addressyouranxiety. Also,yourparentscould readthisbookletwithyou andparticipatein identifyingcoping strategies.getintouch withyourschool’s wellbeingteamora psychologisttohelp developanindividualised CONCLUSION planforyouduringthe examseason. www.schoolsindehradun.com

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