I would be lying to you if I said I could walk into a midterm or final and feel calm. In fact, I don’t think many do. But if that’s you, I’m applauding.

Some anxiety before tests is useful, as it can help motivate a student to prepare and help them remain careful during a test (Porcelli & Delgado, 2017). However, when anxiety becomes too great, it can ...

Test anxiety is a real problem, affecting 25% to 40% of U.S. students. Anxiety, along with academic stress, can appear as physical symptoms (such as headaches, nausea and sleeplessness) and ...

It is not unusual for students of all ages to feel nervous before an exam, test, or quiz. However, when that fear becomes overwhelming and affects a person’s test performance, they may have test ...

Math anxiety is a significant challenge for students worldwide. While personalized support is widely recognized as the most ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. It’s wrong to assume that striving for perfectionism is inherently bad. It’s often healthy for artists, athletes, and many service ...

Hours of studying for a test mean little if, when test day arrives, you feel so much anxiety you can’t think straight. For students plagued by sweaty palms, a pounding heart, and a dry mouth on exam ...