To Reduce the Uneasy Feeling That Often Accompanies Test-Taking

question 30

Multiple Choice

To reduce the uneasy feeling that often accompanies test-taking

• A) keep the testing room slightly colder than usual
• B) engage in informal discussions with students prior to testing
• C) do not tell the students exactly what they will be doing during the assessment
• D) use words like test immediately before the exam to familiarize them with the situation

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Definitions:

High Standards

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