Maine Maritime Academy

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Test Taking & Anxiety

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• University of Illinois Counseling Center - Test Anxiety

  The tool for test anxiety in this site is focused on changing attitudes.  It offers strategies to respond before, during, and after the test to keep the anxiety low.

• LSU's Center for Academic Success - Exit 5

  Taking Ext 5, this site opens to a PowerPoint presentation with extra explanation for dealing with test anxiety.  This helps to assess self in various levels of anxiety focusing on cognitive restructuring, relaxation techniques, and efficient study techniques.

• How-to-Study.com - Test Taking Strategies

  This website uses the DETER method to help remember strategies for test taking.  DETER is Directions, Examine, Time, Easiest, and Review - and each area is further discussed to understand the test-taking process.