The test taking section of the pyramid was designed to provide general information to parents, teachers, and students on the most effective ways to prepare for and take tests. In this section a definition can also be found, along with a checklist to see if you have test anxiety. Possible ways to deal with test anxiety and reduce this problem can also be found in this section.

Test Taking Tips for Students and Parents

In this section you will find information for both parents and students regarding tests and test taking.  Included are links to help parents help their children prepare for and make the most of tests, links to resources helping students create and apply methods  for taking specific test formats, information on how to deal with test anxiety, and links to resources for additional test taking information.

Test Taking Tips for Teachers

Often times teachers assume that if a student has learned the material that has been taught in class and studied, then that student will perform well on a test.  Unfortunately, other factors such as poor test taking strategies and test anxiety can often get in the way of success for some students.  This section provides teachers with explanations of the importance of test taking strategies, methods for assessing a student’s strategies, methods for teaching effective strategies, as well as information on helping students cope with test anxiety and how to create and modify tests for students with disabilities.