A sample presentation I created for my job at Eastern Michigan University. Can be used to present on topic of test anxiety.

1. How do you prepare for a test? Bee honest!

2. What is test anxiety? Physical? Feelings? Action? Thought?

3. What causes test anxiety? Imagine: You are walking down an unfamiliar road at night when you hear a rustling noise. How do you respond? Now… how do we respond when we are tested on material we are unfamiliar with?

4. Common Anxious Thoughts “People will be disappointed in me” “If I don’t do well, that means I’m dumb!” “If I don’t do well on this assignment that means I am going to flunk this class.” “I’m just a bad student, and can’t change.” Which ones do you have?

5. Healthy Thoughts “I am not stupid, but I will seek help if necessary.” “I’ve done well in the past, and am capable of doing well again.” “I will learn from my mistakes and improve in the future.”

6. Don’t worry, be happy! Make sure you get plenty of rest before the exam- no cramming! Take a deep breath if you’re feeling anxious Stay positive “I can do it!” Budget your time during the test Learn from your past mistakes If you are still struggling, seek help!

7. If you need any help, don’t be afraid to contact the friendly people at Holman Learning Center!