Educational Psychology / Unit 7 EDP 0613 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Test Anxiety
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The idea
Test anxiety is negatively related to scores on standardized tests and entrance exams and to grades; it runs higher when tests are high-stakes, and low self-esteem strongly predicts it.
In practice
A student calm on practice quizzes may struggle on a final.
Where people slip
The relations are small to moderate: one influence on scores, not the whole story.
Your place on the trail
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