Acknowledgements
Preface
Introduction
Chapter overviews
Chapter 1 What is Test Anxiety?
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Chapter 2 Fear Appeals
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Chapter 3 Using Desirable Difficulties to Give Back Control
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Chapter 4 Self-efficacy in Test Taking
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Chapter 5 Intervening in Test Anxiety
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Chapter 6 Intervention - Giving Back Control Reducing Test Anxiety How To Do It
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Chapter 7 Learning and Metacognition
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Chapter 8 The Dream for Education. On the Soapbox
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Chapter 9 School Development Plan to Give Students Back Control for Taking Exams
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Chapter 10 In Conclusion
Appendix A
Index
This accessible and informative book provides educators with a unique approach to supporting children and young people with test anxiety, combining key research and practical guidance to improve wellbeing and?learning?outcomes. It is a crucial read for SENCOs, teachers, and?anyone?responsible for the pastoral care of young people.
This accessible and informative book provides educators with a unique approach to supporting children and young people with test anxiety, combining key research and practical guidance to improve wellbeing and test outcomes.
The book focuses on three core areas for promoting wellbeing: test anxiety theory; desirable difficulties; and self-efficacy theory. Underpinning research is presented in an accessible format and each topic is explored in depth with case studies and reflection points to deepen understanding and bring theory to life. Chapters go on to introduce anl$