Strategies to Prevent & Overcome Test Anxiety

IB – Test‑Anxiety Prevention Strategies +

Prevention Strategies To Tackle Exam Anxiety

(Do these regularly to PREVENT the anxiety)

Attend Classes: Be present for all lessons.

Keep Up with Homework: Stay current with assignments.

Ask for Help: Don’t hesitate to ask questions when unsure.

Review Regularly: Go over past work and quizzes, correcting mistakes.

Communicate with Teachers: Discuss accommodations early.

Get Enough Sleep: Prioritize consistent, quality rest.

Eat Well: Maintain a balanced and healthy diet.

Get Regular Exercise: Stay active to manage stress.

Practice Mindfulness: Use meditation, breathing, music.

Use Support Network: Talk with parents, counselors, friends.

Take Medication Regularly: Follow your prescribed schedule.

Test Anxiety Intervention Strategies

Intervention Strategies

(Do these WHEN you are experiencing test anxiety)

Use Positive Self-Talk: Remind yourself you are capable.

Focus on Small Steps: Tackle one question or page at a time.

Skip & Return: Move past difficult questions and come back later.

Use Cues & Connections: Let other questions jog your memory.

Bring Self-Soothing Items: Water, fidgets, snacks, gum (if allowed).

Practice Mindfulness Mid-Test: Pause and use your preferred technique.

Take Breaks: Walk around (if permitted), breathe deeply.

Ask for Help: If strategies aren’t working, reach out to trusted adults.

IB – Box Breathing Technique

Try Box Breathing

Inhale for 4 counts

Hold for 4 counts

Exhale for 4 counts

Hold for 4 counts

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Benefits:

Brings balance to mind and body.
Regulates your natural rhythm.
Effective for stress, anxiety, and anger.

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…With Specially Trained AP and IB Tutors from all over North America. We have been around for quite some time. We are incredibly proud of our International Baccalaureate (IB) tutoring achievements with our IB Tutors in all PYP, MYP and DP levels.

We know the ins and outs of the IB programme, we have extensive teaching material, expertise and experience. So if you are an IB student, look no further. Join us to get the quality you deserve.

Our advanced whiteboard technology, rigorous quality control system, proven track and experience gives us a distinctive edge in IB tutoring all over The USA and Canada.

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