Do you suffer from Math or Test anxiety? 
Well if you do you are not alone! 
Below you can find some links to web sites on the internet that you may find useful.


I.  First let's do a self check on your "overall" level of stress.  The goal of this first site is to make you aware of the MANY different events in your life that can contribute to stress.

    Click here and scroll towards the bottom of the page and you will find two tables.  One labeled  STRESS SCALE FOR ADULTS and one further down
    labeled  STRESS SCALE FOR YOUTH.  Decide which one will be most relevent for you and total up the "Event Values" for those that apply to you over
    the past twelve months.  After you have your total check out what the web page says under the STRESS SCALE FOR YOUTH table. You can scroll back
    up to the top of the page and read through the entire contents if you wish to get some more information about what can cause stress.


II.  Here are some ideas about how to fight and conquer stress in general.  Be sure to see the sections on " Quick tips for managing stress" and
      " Things you can do to relax"


III.    Now let's get specific about Test anxiety itself!!!!       
Test Anxiety?                                                                   Are you Setrssed?
        First of all I want you to go take a Test Anxiety Assessment here.

        Second, if you find that after taking the Test Anxiety Assessment that you do indeed suffer from test anxiety, try taking the Test Anxiety Workshop here.
        (note:  this is the same link to the "Test Anxiety Workshop" that is available at the end of the Test Anxiety Assessment above)
                 
IV.  Here you can find a pdf file that gives you 10 ways to beat test anxiety (six short term and 4 long term)!


V.  Now let's get VERY specific and deal with MATH ANXIETY!

     A.  Do you have Math Anxiety? Take this quick assessment to find out!

     B.  You can find out more about math anxiety in particular on this web page.  I strongly suggest you consider reading the entire contents of this page!

     C.  Here are 10 hints on how to reduce math anxiety.

VI.  Lastly let's look at some ideas about how to succeed in math and in particular on math assessments.

     A.   Here you can find out some ways to succeed in math.
            Consider clicking on some of the other links on this page......

    B.  Some other test taking tips can be found here.

    
For those of you who need more help dealing with the issues of Test Anxiety or, in particular, Math Anxiety be sure to contact your instructor!!!!
Afterall, the goal of this class is to end up with an....Earn an A!  isn't it?