{"id":13176,"date":"2020-07-08T10:15:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-08T14:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/aec\/?page_id=13176"},"modified":"2025-10-01T15:14:36","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T19:14:36","slug":"test-prep-test-taking-and-test-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/aec\/study-your-way-to-success\/test-prep-test-taking-and-test-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"Test Prep, Test Taking and Test Anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero fullwidth  \"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/test-prep.jpg);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<div class=\"fullwidth pcontent\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s an undeniable reality of college life: after you\u2019ve planned your work, scheduled your study times, motivated yourself to work, and used all the best strategies for learning, you still need to take exams. While it is absolutely true that doing all of those things is putting you into position for success, there are still other strategies to apply and skills to develop in order to test well. In this section, you can explore the latest and best strategies and tips for preparation and test taking.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\">STUDY YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS MENU<br><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu menucenter \" data-name=\"Study Your Way to Success\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-study-your-way-to-success\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-13263\" class=\"study menu-hover main-menu menu-active menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-13263\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/aec\/study-your-way-to-success\/study-strategies-that-work\/\" title=\"Study Strategies that Work\">.<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-13575\" class=\"plan menu-hover main-menu menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-13575\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/aec\/study-your-way-to-success\/planning-and-time-management\/\" title=\"Planning and Time Management\">.<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-13578\" class=\"learn menu-hover main-menu menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-13578\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/aec\/study-your-way-to-success\/learning-from-reading\/\" title=\"Learning From Reading\">.<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-13572\" class=\"motivation menu-hover main-menu menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-13572\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/aec\/study-your-way-to-success\/motivate-procrastination-distraction\/\" title=\"Motivate, Procrastination, and Distraction\">.<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-13569\" class=\"online menu-hover main-menu menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-13569\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/aec\/study-your-way-to-success\/online-and-remote-learning\/\" title=\"Online and Remote Learning\">.<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-13566\" class=\"test menu-hover main-menu menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-13566\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/aec\/study-your-way-to-success\/test-prep-test-taking-and-test-anxiety\/\" title=\"Test Prep, Test Taking and Test Anxiety\">.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section><\/h5>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"type-intro\" style=\"text-align: center\">Test Prep, Test Taking, and Test Anxiety<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles halves compact\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"chunk\" style=\"text-align: center\">\n<p><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgcenter\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/study-cycle.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\">Studying in the Week Before Your Exam<\/b><\/p>\n<hr class=\"b\">\n<div class=\"fullwidth pcontent\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You\u2019ve planned your study sessions carefully, followed the <em>Study Cycle<\/em> strategy of studying day by day, and now it&#8217;s a few days before your exam. You\u2019ve learned a lot and don\u2019t need to cram &#8212; but there is still a lot of learning to do&nbsp; and a lot of useful strategies to make sure you can remember and use what you\u2019ve learned.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Explore these links for advice on how to study and prepare in the days leading up to the exam. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/web.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/lsc.cornell.edu\/how-to-study\/studying-for-and-taking-exams\/the-five-day-study-plan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Five Day Study Plan<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/camera-video.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?list=PLsvsrc1wA-bdK7VGMD358yotGTAiiY3ik&amp;time_continue=7&amp;v=ZFD4bnIRem0&amp;feature=emb_logo\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Using the Five Day Study Plan<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/web.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/flexcollegeprep.com\/the-science-of-effective-studying-proven-methods-to-boost-your-test-scores\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Scientifically, the Best Ways to Prepare for Exams<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/web.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufv.ca\/media\/assets\/counselling\/How+to+Cram.pdf\"> How to Cram&#8230;Even Though You Shouldn&#8217;t<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/web.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jYWfiP7w5w0&amp;t=240s\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ten Steps for Earning an A on Your Next Exam<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"chunk\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgcenter\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/prepare-body-mind.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\"><br><b>Prepared in Body and Mind<\/b><\/p>\n<hr class=\"b\">\n<div class=\"fullwidth pcontent\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most test-prep strategies emphasize techniques to practice recalling and thinking with the information you are learning. Still, all that preparation won\u2019t pay off unless your brain is ready to perform at exam time. Taking care of your brain in the days leading up to the exam will help you recall more, think more clearly, and feel less stress while test-taking. It&#8217;s a great way to add points to your exam score without having to add more hours studying.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Explore these links for advice on making sure you are physically and mentally ready for the job ahead of you.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/web.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/multimedia.tesc.edu\/newsletters\/insights\/issues\/july_2018\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Want to Boost Your Brain Power on Exam Day? Try These Tips<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/web.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/youngminds.org.uk\/blog\/exam-self-care\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Exam Self Care<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/web.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.albert.io\/blog\/7-tips-to-exam-test-prep-the-morning-of-a-test\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">7 Tips for the Morning of a Test<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/web.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/studentnews.manchester.ac.uk\/2025\/04\/24\/things-to-do-the-night-before-and-morning-of-your-exams\/\">Things to Do the Night before and Morning of an Exam<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"break\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"cl-tiles halves compact\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"chunk\" style=\"text-align: center\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgcenter\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/taking-test.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\"><b>Taking the Test<\/b><\/p>\n<hr class=\"b\">\n<div class=\"fullwidth pcontent\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You\u2019ve studied well. You\u2019ve had a good night\u2019s sleep. You reviewed this morning, and you feel like you are ready. Now, all that remains is actually <em>taking the test &#8212; <\/em>which can require a whole different set of skills and strategies. Knowing how to prepare can make a big difference in your performance. It helps to think about what the test will be like, and practice how you should approach it.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Explore these links for tips on how to handle different types of exams and exam questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/web.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/lsc.cornell.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Exam-Strategies-How-To-Tackle-Exam-Questions.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How To Tackle Exam Questions<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/web.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/brownmath.com\/stfa\/test.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How to Take a Math Test or Quiz<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/web.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.depauw.edu\/academics\/academic-resources\/academic-resource-center\/peer-advising\/tips-and-study-strategies\/tips-on-take-home-exams\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tips on \u201cTake-Home\u201d Exams<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/web.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/wts.indiana.edu\/writing-guides\/taking-an-essay-exam.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Taking an Essay Exam<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/web.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/education\/blogs\/professors-guide\/2009\/11\/18\/top-10-tips-for-taking-essay-tests\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Top Ten Tips for Taking Essay Tests<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/camera-video.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Q1y8c_MZYvE\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">5 Rules (and 1 Secret Weapon) for Acing Multiple Choice Tests<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/camera-video.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0aF7G0TMh7M\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">7 Tips for Multiple Choice Exams<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"chunk\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgcenter\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/Test-Anxiety.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\"><br><b>Test Anxiety<\/b><\/p>\n<hr class=\"b\">\n<div class=\"fullwidth pcontent\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is often said that the best treatment for test anxiety is to study well and arrive prepared. Yet even the best prepared students can have their exam performance impacted by the anxiety that test-taking can generate. Elevated anxiety can compromise your brain\u2019s ability to focus, think clearly, remember well, and make effective choices. If you experience anxiety before or during your exams, there are many strategies you can try.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Explore these links for advice on minimizing your test anxiety and how it may affect your performance. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/web.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/what-causes-mind-blanks-during-exams-67380\">What Causes Mind Blanks During an Exam?<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/web.png\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/news.uchicago.edu\/story\/writing-about-worries-eases-anxiety-and-improves-test-performance#:~:text=Virtual%20UChicago%20events-,Writing%20about%20worries%20eases%20anxiety%20and%20improves%20test%20performance,what%20was%20causing%20them%20fear.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Writing About Worries&#8230;Improves Exam Performance<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/web.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/stressmanagementplace.com\/breathing-techniques-reduce-test-anxiety-and-increase-performance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Breathing Techniques Reduce Test Anxiety<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/web.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worfolkanxiety.com\/blog\/cognitive-reappraisal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Turning Worry into Power with Cognitive Reappraisal<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/camera-video.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=t-9cqaRJMP4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Test Anxiety: Crash Course Study Skills<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s an undeniable reality of college life: after you\u2019ve planned your work, scheduled your study times, motivated yourself to work, and used all the best strategies for learning, you still need to take exams. 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