Research Guides: Test-Taking Skills: Reduce Test Anxiety

Reduce Test Anxiety

Take control of your test anxiety! By learning to recognize the signs and effects of test anxiety and cope with them through practices and tools, you can start to build your confidence for a more positive test experience.

Reducing Test Anxiety Video Resources

Website Resources

How to do progressive muscle relaxation (AnxietyBC)
A two-step process to help you differentiate between tension and relaxation in your body, making relaxation the norm!
Calm breathing (AnxietyBC)
Discusses how to do diaphragmatic breathing, which slows down your breathing and helps you relax.
B.R.A.V.E. (Learning Toolbox)
5 steps to reduce anxiety during a test.

Free Apps to Reduce Test Anxiety

Calm for iOS and Android
A variety of guided meditation and breathing exercises.
SAM for iOS and Android
SAM (Self-help Anxiety Management) is an app with 25 different options for learning about and managing anxiety.
Breathe2Relax for iOS and Android
Portable stress management tool.

How Do You Manage Your Test Anxiety?

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