No More Test Anxiety : Effective Steps for Taking Tests and Achieving Better Grades

Putting You Back in Charge The problem is more than simply a case of worrying about an upcoming exam. It is quite natural for you to be nervous before an important test. In fact, numerous studies have shown that some anxiety is a definite asset. The heightened arousal that comes with a little anxiety can actually increase your energy and sharpen your thinking. However, the same studies found that more is definitely not better! If you experience excess anxiety, you know what it's like to endure weak performances and poor grades.

The focus of No More Test Anxiety is to put you back in charge during tests. Chapter by chapter, you'll find proven ways to make studying and test-taking easier and more effective. You'll discover methods to help you overcome excess anxiety and feel more comfortable and at ease. The techniques described in the following chapters can be used when you are studying for an exam, or in the midst of taking one. They are effective for anyone preparing for a test, written or oral. Whether you are a student in high school or college, preparing for graduate school entrance exams, or facing licensing or employment exams, this book will help you to study better and take tests more successfully.

In seven steps, you'll learn how to achieve calm, confidence, and concentration. Step-by-step instructions will make it easy for you to become attuned to your own physical, mental, and emotional resources. You will learn to quickly release excess tension before it interferes with your thinking. You will find yourself back in control during stressful situation.