Are You Scared of an Upcoming Test? | Fall Test Prep

Are you dreading an upcoming test or exam? With people all over dressing up as monsters and scary movies playing non-stop on TV, the last thing that should be keeping you up at night is a math test! If a calculus exam or geometry quiz instills you with pure terror – you’re not alone! There are a couple reasons you may feel this way:

Math Anxiety

Math Anxiety is actually a fear-based response!  Someone suffering from math anxiety feels negative emotions when engaging in an activity that requires numerical or math skills. If you look at a math problem (or a whole page full of them) and get too overwhelmed to function, it’s because anxiety can cut off the working memory needed to learn and solve problems. Ironically, the people that are generally the most affected are those who really want to do well – People who are usually very good students.

You’re Unprepared

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of walking into a test that you didn’t study for and feeling entirely under-prepared.

Obviously, the best way to remedy this situation is to study! If that ship has sailed (you forgot about the test, it’s a pop-quiz, etc.), you have to make the best of the situation. It’s easy to overthink a question and to dwell on it for far too long, which can be a problem if you have a time constraint. If you’re stuck, put a star next to the question and come back to it. The most important thing you can do in this situation is to not dwell on it once the exam is over. Learn from your mistakes, but don’t beat yourself up over it and let it negatively affect your future performance.

You’re Struggling In Class

If you’re having trouble keeping up in class – or if you’re doing the best you can to try and tread water – an upcoming test may be your biggest fear. When you’re still working on mastering material that was on the last test, studying and preparing for the next one can seem impossible.

The key to digging yourself out of this hole is to know when to look for assistance. Whether that means reaching out to your instructor (never a bad idea) or looking for outside help, it’s always easier to tackle a massive task with help. Our tutoring courses will work together with your textbook to help you master the material – and quickly! You’ll be bringing your grade back from the dead in no time at all.  

We’re here to help you conquer math! By using our fall test prep solutions and putting in a little bit of hard work, you’ll be facing your fears and knocking down that math wall in no time. If you have a big test coming up, take a look at our test prep courses – we provide everything you need to feel 100% prepared. We have courses that will help you through whatever math class you’re struggling with – it’s only a few clicks away! Happy Halloween!