At TeamUP! Tutors, we get a lot of calls from parents whose children suffer from test anxiety. Dr. Peters, Today Contributor, writes that: True test anxiety is really quite rare. For this condition, psychologists generally suggest relaxation techniques, getting enough sleep the night before and not cramming for the test, among other remedies. Most of [...]
My child fails tests. Nerves? Or poor study?
Great Expectations, Great Results
Holding students to high standards and providing the support they need to succeed is a winning combination. The Washington Post profiles a program focused on helping average students. School leaders in Seaford, Del., had noticed for some time that very few average students took the most challenging courses in the town’s secondary schools. As was [...]
Stereotyping Study
Do you believe your daughter is not as capable at math as your son? If so, you’re part of the reason. In a study of the effects of stereotyping on the performance of women in math reported in Science, researchers concluded there is a significant negative effect with negative stereotyping. In other words, when we [...]
Tried & True Test-Taking Tips
Here are some test-taking strategies to reduce anxiety and build confidence. Featured on the West Bloomfield (Michigan) School District web site, these tips capture a lot of what students need to do to be more calm when taking a test. However, it misses out on the most important thing one can do: Know Your Stuff! [...]
Testing: Know Stuff = No Anxiety
I often get calls from parents whose children study hard, get ‘A’s on their homework, and then do poorly come test time. Many times, these parents tell me their child suffers from test anxiety. I’m certainly in no position to doubt their conclusion. But let me ask you a question: Did you ever blow-off studying [...]
