Lesson Plan

Taming Test Anxiety Lesson Plan

Students will learn practical strategies to manage and reduce test anxiety, building confidence for academic challenges.

Reducing test anxiety boosts performance and overall well-being, helping students feel more at ease during tests.

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Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Activity

15 minutes

Step 3

Wrap-Up and Reflection

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Taming Test Anxiety

Introduce the lesson by welcoming the students and explaining the focus of today's session. Emphasize that learning strategies to handle test anxiety can help them feel more confident and prepared.

What is Test Anxiety?

Discuss with students what test anxiety means. Ask them if they've ever felt nervous before a test, and encourage sharing of feelings.

Why Do We Feel Anxious?

Prompt discussion on why students may feel anxious. Explain that it's normal to feel some nervousness and that our bodies sometimes react with a 'fight or flight' response.

Strategies to Overcome Test Anxiety

Introduce various strategies with examples. Encourage students to think about what might work best for them.

Interactive Activity: Guided Breathing

Guide the students through a simple breathing exercise. Remind them to take slow, deep breaths and to focus on their breathing.

Reflection & Wrap-Up

Summarize the lesson and invite students to reflect on the techniques they've learned. Ask them to share one technique they plan to use next time they feel test anxiety.

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Activity

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Discussion

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Quiz

Test Anxiety Quiz

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Taming Test Anxiety

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