COMBAT TEST ANXIEY BY USING STRATEGIES BEFORE & DURING TESTS

Does the thought of a big test make your preteen’s palms sweat?  Help him rein in anxiety and ace the next big exam.
   
Before test day, remind your preteen to:

• Study for several days.  Never cram the night before.
• Get plenty of exercise and sleep.
• Think positively about the test.

During the test itself, he should:

• Read the directions carefully.  If he doesn’t understand something, he should tell his teacher right away.
• Jot any memorized formulas, etc., in the margins.  That way, he won’t worry about forgetting them halfway through the test.
• Answer easy questions first to boost his confidence.
• Ignore how quickly other students finish and focus only on his own work.