Lesson Plan

Taming Test Jitters Lesson Plan

Students will identify feelings of test anxiety and learn coping strategies to manage stress during exams.

This lesson helps students recognize and address test anxiety, ensuring they can perform optimally on state-mandated tests with greater confidence.

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Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Activity: Identifying Feelings

5 minutes

Step 3

Coping Strategies Session

5 minutes

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Taming Test Jitters

Welcome the students and introduce the topic. Share that today we'll talk about feeling nervous before tests and learn ways to feel better.

What is Test Anxiety?

Explain what test anxiety means in simple language. Ask the students if they ever feel nervous or scared before a test.

How Do You Feel?

Guide the class through a short interactive discussion and encourage participation. Ask students to share a time they felt nervous.

Coping Strategies

Display the Test Anxiety Coping Strategies Poster and explain each technique. Demonstrate a quick deep breathing exercise and encourage repeat.

You Can Do It!

Conclude the lesson with positive reinforcement. Encourage students to practice the strategies whenever they feel anxious.

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Test Anxiety Pre-Assessment

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Test Anxiety Post-Assessment

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