When you take a test, you are demonstrating your ability to understand course materials or perform certain tasks. Some tests are objective and others are subjective. 的 objective test questions are true-false, multiple choice or fill-in-the blank. 的 subjective tests are short answers, essays, or oral 考试s. It is normal to feel nervous about an upcoming test, but here are some strategies to help you to reduce anxiety:

考试前:

• Be thoroughly prepared by managing your time in the weeks before the 考试 to gain not only knowledge, but also confidence in the class material.
• Review relevant material a few days before the 考试. Avoid cramming on the day of the 考试, as this may lead to increased anxiety.
• Avoid individuals who are negative about the upcoming 考试.
• Try to eat well, drink plenty of fluids, and get enough sleep in the days leading 你的考试.
• Arrange your 考试 time and location well in advance of the deadline, which will help you avoid the possibility that you might not get an appointment in time.
• If you have a diagnosed anxiety disorder, contact your campus accommodations coordinator about the types of arrangements that can be made to assist you in taking your 考试. At the very least, inform your proctor that you have test anxiety.
• 确保 that you have all necessary materials with you before you leave for your 考试.
• Arrive at your appointment early.

参加考试:

• Check in with your proctor. If necessary, ask for clarification on any test requirements 开始前.
• Once you have settled in your seat, take a few deep breaths, and exhale slowly. If you have stomach jitters, take a deep enough breath to expand your diaphragm muscle, and hold for 2-3 seconds and then release.
• Try this calming exercise: look around you and find 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can 味道.
• Answer questions in a strategic order. Read through all the instructions carefully 开始之前. Look through the entire test for structure and plan your test strategy 相应的. 开始 with easy questions to build confidence, then work on those with the most point value. On objective questions, eliminate obvious incorrect answers. On essay tests, broadly outline your answer and sequence of points.
• If your test is timed, allow more time for higher point questions.  如果你不能来 up with an answer in a reasonable time, move on and come back at the end. 确保 to carefully read and attempt to answer all questions.
• Allow yourself to change positions, stretch, etc. to stay relaxed during the 考试.
• Try using positive self-talk:
  • "Feel the fear and do it anyway."
  • "Other people feel this too. 我并不孤单."
  • “我不能害怕. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total 删除.  I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. 恐惧在哪里? has gone there will be nothing. 只有我将留下."  Frank Herbert - Dune