I study hard, then when its test time I freak out cuz I'm scared I will fail. What can I do to prevent this?
2006-07-22 16:08:55 · 16 answers · asked by novagirl117 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Home Schooling
you are not alone in this. Many people go through this. Not just for tests, but also for presentatins, etc.
A good habit to form is to stop cramming for a test, and stop staying up late the previous night to keep revisiting your notes and SLEEP WELL.
A good nights sleep and perhaps some relaxing exercises or music helps as well. But a good nights sleep is a definite must.
And above all, have full confidence in yourself. That will remove the jitters and nervousness. If you can honsetly tell yourself that you have studied to your maximum potential, then why get nervous?
Have a friend or family member ask you questions atleast three days before the test (a week is ideal). This will help build your confidence that you know the answers, and if you don't, it still gives you time to refresh your memory.
2006-07-22 16:14:19 · answer #1 · answered by blah_in_az 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Try some of these suggestions:
1. Breathe deeply - focus on taking in a breath, hold it for 2 or 3 seconds, and then exhale.
2. While you are focusing on your breathing, imagine yourself getting the graded test back with an excellent score.
3. Trust your instincts - always go with the first answer that you think is correct. Try not to over think test questions.
4. Go the entire test first. Answer the questions that you know and skip the ones that you don't. After you have answered the ones that you know, go back to the ones that you have skipped. Figure out how much time you have left before the test is over, and allot each question a time amount. For example, if you have 10 questions that you need to think about and 30 minutes, try to spend no more than 3 minutes on each questions.
5. When you have completed the test, go over it one last time. DON'T change your answers unless you absolutely KNOW that they are wrong.
6. After you have turned in your test, focus on your breathing again.
Test anxiety is common - many students are excellent in the classroom, but do poorly on tests because of anxiety. You can also look up information about meditation and relaxation techniques that you can use before, during and after taking a test.
2006-07-22 23:14:54 · answer #2 · answered by lonely_girl3_98 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many people have this problem. They study harder than everybody else, but they just can't do it when it comes to the test. Maybe try to not be so nervous before the test. Don't study so super-hard and just realize it's a test. Also, talk to your teachers about maybe letting you take the test in a private area. That helped my friend John perform better on his test. If you let your teachers, or counslor know they usually will get you some test prep help, or a teachers aid.
2006-07-22 23:12:31 · answer #3 · answered by Cara Lynn♥ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i hear ya and i've been there - numerous times! LOL
here are the two best things that always helped me get through these things: (1) realize that there's only so much you can cram into your brain; if you study hard then just tell yourself "I've studied hard and I'll do the best I can on this test. Whatever happens, happens." (2) the world will NOT stop turning - nor will your life end - if you don't get the A++ in every test.
believe in yourself, trust that you've done everything humanly possible to prepare yourself - and let go. the answers will come to you when you least expect it!
2006-07-22 23:12:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell yourself that you know the answers. Use the time that you are spending WORRYING to go over the answers in your head. If you can use a scratch sheet, take time before the test to write down everything you remember from what you studied.
2006-07-22 23:14:03 · answer #5 · answered by mg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question. A lot of people freeze. Study, study, study and then at test time tell yourself that you know this stuff and you are going the ace the test. Use reverse psychology on yourself. Good luck.
2006-07-22 23:12:18 · answer #6 · answered by Darby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called Test Anxiety. Don't panic. Breath good and just relax. Don't cram the night before either. Pretend it's not a test..think of it as a review. If this doesn't help, talk to your teacher/professor- they should be able to give you some pointers...
good luck..I've struggled with this for many many years!
2006-07-22 23:11:20 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old are you? If you are a college student, I would recommend you speak to your physician if it is an ongoing problem. I just graduated college and trust me....80% of the class took some type of medication for anxiety, stress, you name it!! If you are much younger, I would not recommend medication. depending on how long you have expereinced this problem, I would test different relaxation techniques first. Good luck.
2006-07-22 23:14:10 · answer #8 · answered by melinda_rn2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do that too sometimes. My best answer would be that to think positive and know that your going to get an A. Thinking that your going to fail just means that your body is going to make you fail.
2006-07-22 23:11:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Study. Pay attention in class. Study some more.
2006-07-22 23:12:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋