test anxiety: causes and treatments dr. david ross college of lake county [email protected]
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- Test Anxiety: Causes and Treatments Dr. David Ross College of Lake County [email protected] http://clcpages.clcillinois.edu/home/cou052/
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- Causes and Treatments Test anxiety or test performance problems come from a variety of sources. Treatment should consequently be multi- dimensional. There is great variation between individuals.
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- Cause: Unfamiliarity Brand new situations Ask the teacher to provide a sample test. Ask students to create sample tests. Use textbook tests or publisher supplied materials. Ask the teacher to give a practice test.
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- Cause: Lack of Preparation Teach basic study skills, especially active ready and memory strategies. Encourage the use of a planner and study calendar. Encourage the students to spend more time on task.
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- Cause: Poor Test Taking Skills Encourage student to underline key words. Learn and use a skipping strategy. Practice outlining essay questions. Practice, practice, practice.
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- Cause: Lifestyle-Stress Teach basic stress management, especially learning how to break things down. Work with the students existing support systems. Provide individual counseling support.
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- Cause: Lifestyle-Diet and Self Care Have student keep a diet log, then review when and what they consume, including alcohol and drugs. Be aware of potential blood sugar problems and eating disorders. Emphasize the benefits of improved cardio conditioning.
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- Cause: Negative Self-Talk Analyze the patterns of thinking, such as I cant do math. Identify and challenge irrational thinking (cognitive restructuring). Help create positive self statements: I am prepared, I can do this.
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- Cause: Conditioned Anxiety Determine if it is from a single traumatic event, or from an accumulation of failures. Systematic Desensitization. Simple, in-class relaxation.
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- Simple In-Class Relaxation Fantasy And Relaxation Technique
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- Current Resources at CLC PDS 120 Becoming a Successful Student. Regular study skills and a special section for test anxiety. Dr. Ross web site: http://clcpages.clcillinois.edu/home/cou052 /dranxiety.html http://clcpages.clcillinois.edu/home/cou052 /dranxiety.html http://clcpages.clcillinois.edu/home/cou052 /dranxiety.html Individual Consultations/Student Referrals.
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- Future Resources at CLC Updated Counselors Handbook. On-line training program. Participation in pilot project for high school and/or middle school. Contact Dr. Ross directly if interested: [email protected]