As Virginia students prepare for the spring testing season, many families are understandably focused on study guides and practice tests. However, an invisible factor may play just as important a ...

Test anxiety is something many students struggle with, but it’s often misunderstood. Most people think it’s caused by the pressure of limited time, tough material, or high expectations. However, as ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Virginia students in divisions across the Commonwealth are preparing for state testing in the coming weeks. While this time of year can bring stress and anxiety. 13News Now spoke with a ...

In education circles, it’s popular to rail against testing, especially timed exams. Tests are stressful and not the best way to measure knowledge, wrote Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist at ...

I’m Ellen Kipnis, LCSW, founder of The Accommodations Bridge. I specialize in comprehensive evaluations for college students and graduate-school applicants preparing for high-stakes exams such as the ...

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With the beginning of ACT and SAT college admission tests and Missouri Assessment Program tests, some students may develop test anxiety. University of Missouri child psychiatrist Arpit Aggarwal on ...

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — TCAP scores are in throughout Tennessee, putting serious pressure on educators, parents, and the students taking the exam. Eight- and 9-year-olds are struggling with severe ...

Tests are a high-stress situation for many students and professionals as grades, advancement, and sometimes jobs can be on the line. However, some people tend to perform poorly on tests despite ...