Test Anxiety Quiz

What is test anxiety?

• A fun kind of test

• Feeling scared or nervous about a test

• Being excited to take a test

• Getting a prize after a test

How can test anxiety make your body feel?

• Silly and bouncy

• Strong like a superhero

• Shaky, sweaty, or dizzy

• Super sleepy and yawning

What is positive self-talk?

• Saying nice things to yourself like “I can do it!”

• Talking to a friend

• Thinking about video games

• Saying the test is too hard

What kind of thoughts might test anxiety cause?

• Happy and calm thoughts

• Thoughts like “I’m going to do great!”

• Thoughts like “I’ll probably fail” or “I’m not good enough”

• Excited thoughts about recess

What’s a good way to relax before or during a test?

• Eat a big snack

• Take deep breaths

• Jump up and down

• Sing really loud

What should you do during the test?

• Try to finish as fast as possible

• Read each question carefully and take your time

• Talk to your neighbor

• Leave all the hard questions blank

Who can help you if you feel anxious about a test a lot?

• A superhero

• Your pet

• A teacher or parent

• No one

What should you do to feel prepared for a test?

• Study a little each day

• Wait until the last minute

• Guess every answer

• Watch TV all night

Why is it good to relax before a test?

• It helps you feel sleepy

• It helps you focus and do your best

• It makes the test shorter

• It makes the test go away

What’s one thing you can say to yourself using positive self-talk?

• “This is too hard!”

• “I’m going to fail!”

• “I can do it!”

• “I give up!”