Lesson Plan

Understanding Test Anxiety

Students will explore common reasons behind test anxiety, share personal experiences, and learn empathy strategies to overcome nervousness during tests.

Understanding test anxiety helps normalize feelings, reduce stress, and equips students with strategies to cope with anxiety during tests.

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Preparation and Material Review

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Sharing Test Experiences

10 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Discussion: Exploring Common Fears

15 minutes

Step 3

Activity: Empathy Circle

10 minutes

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Warm Up

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Discussion

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Slide Deck

Test Anxiety Explained

What is Test Anxiety?

Common Causes

How Our Body Responds

Strategies to Cope with Test Anxiety

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Why Do Tests Make Us Nervous?

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