Test

One of my many weaknesses is taking tests. Physically taking tests brings me anxiety, which ultimately doesn’t end in my favor. Yet, it gives me a sense of confidence while taking the actual test, leading me to believe that I actually might have passed. When getting the results back turmoil floods over me; I thought I could have achieved a higher score than I received. This has been/is a major issue for me through these past years. Anatomy was an easy class for many, and I would like to say so myself. I would obtain high A’s and B’s when working on projects, labs, and homework. When it came time for tests my mind would completely shut down and go blank. My average test grade in her class would have to be a C, which personally I wasn’t ok…

Jerrell Cassady and Ronald Johnson in their research paper, “Cognitive test anxiety and academic performance”, presented the conclusions of some of the foundational research on test anxiety and discussed the results of a study they conducted on the topic. The authors began their paper by examining the different components, namely the emotionality and the cognitive component of test anxiety and their effects on a student 's performance. According to Cassady and Johnson, “the cognitive component…

insecurity, and self-doubt due to test anxiety. Students also experience levels of discomfort in their preparation of their exam and during their exam. All these emotions hinders the students’ performance. Test anxiety is defined as the emotional, physiological, and behavioral responses surrounding the potential consequences of negative evaluation on an upcoming test or exam (von der Embse, Barterian, and Segool, 2013). It has been estimated that between 10-40 percent of all students suffer from…

The vast majority of students suffer from the aggravating feeling of uncertainty before an exam. In fact, according to the American Test Anxieties Association, it’s reported that 16-20% of students suffer from high test anxiety. This is evidently relevant for the American students consistently taking tests. Too many students go to a test unprepared and, fail the exam due to inadequate methods of test-taking strategies/skills that are essential for success. Firstly, if you go into an exam with…

Chapter Three. Analysis of the results. Having the results of the reading test tasks is a vital element when creating a series of activities. Firstly, the teacher will have knowledge in relation to the current students’ levels that will help him to choose the most appropriate exercises for future tests. Secondly, the teacher will have a methodological framework aligned to the syllabus of the subject and the requirements established in the CEFR for B2 levels. Finally, this test results will help…

perform on a test. However, there are many students, some barely starting their schooling, and some who graduate from college in less than four months, who would disagree with me. These students might believe that a high stakes test will define their worth and value to society. The Consortium for Research on Educational Accountability and Teacher Evaluation (2012-2015) believes that student success should not be based on the results of a single test, but instead should include valuable and…

told that the company requires applicants to complete a personality test. Your friend has enough knowledge of personality tests and the job description to know that her personality profile is not exactly what the company is looking for. However, she would really like the job and believes she would make a great employee. She is planning to answer the questions on the personality test to match the company profile and has come to you for advice. Based on this scenario, answer the questions below.…

The STAAR test should not be used as a final exam in high school. Reason being if students did have to a STAAR test as their final exam, then their would be more conflicts. There are two things you have to realize and that is one test does not determine your intelligence and also that will be more likely for kids to go through depression. “Grades do not define intelligence” and that specific quote is honestly true. If test actually did determine intelligence, then age would define maturity,…

today experience stress much more than their parents. It can manifest in many different ways. Test anxiety if left untreated can be debilitating for the student. As a teacher, we should foster a safe environment for students to learn. If a teacher could change simple teaching techniques could it lower student test anxiety? Are there coping mechanisms that can be taught to a student that can be used successfully during high anxiety testing situations? The purpose of this study is to test…

Colleges generally look for standardized test scores during the admission process. The standardized test, such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test and the American College Testing, was intended to be used as a tool that would determine a student’s brilliance and predict how well the student will perform in college. However, the standardized test is not a good indicator of how smart a student is, because every student has different skills and abilities. There are many intelligent and hard-working…