School Counselor and Math Anxiety: Math Test Anxiety Reduction Checklist

School Counselor and Math Anxiety: Math Test Anxiety Reduction Checklist: Math Test Anxiety Reduction Checklist By Cynthia Arem in Conquering Math Anxiety 2 nd edition __ I’ve reviewed ...

Math Test Anxiety Reduction Checklist

Math Test Anxiety Reduction Checklist

By Cynthia Arem in Conquering Math Anxiety 2^nd edition

__	I’ve reviewed and worked out lots of problems so I know my material out of context.
__	I know the format and content of my upcoming math exam.
__	I know how many questions will be on my exam and its duration.
__	I’ve given myself several practice exams.
__	On practice exams, I’ve noted areas of difficulty so I can strengthen them.
__	I’ve analyzed my past pattern of typical errors so I can alert to them on my exam.
__	I’ve gotten 7 to 8 hours of sleep in the days prior to the exam.
__	I’ve kept up a regular program of moderate exercise.
__	I’ve practiced relaxation exercise along with positive visualization in the days and the half-hour before the exam.
__	I’ve eaten a small meal of low-fat protein 1 to 2 hours before the exam and avoided too much caffeine.
__	I’ll arrive at the exam on time and avoid talking with others.
__	Throughout the exam, I’ll remain calm, relaxed, and positive, checking my breathing often.
__	I will say positive self-statements to myself and push away all disturbing or distracting thoughts.