Test Anxiety and Relaxation Training in Third-Grade Students

Heidi A. Larson; Angela Yoder; Colleen Johnson; Mera El Ramahi; Jiwon Sung; Fred Washburn

Test Anxiety and Relaxation Training in Third-Grade Students

Heidi A. Larson, Angela Yoder, Colleen Johnson, Mera El Ramahi, Jiwon Sung, Fred Washburn

Eastern Illinois University

Eastern Illinois University

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Abstract

As testing becomes an achievement marker for elementary school children, test anxiety would naturally follow for these children. This study looks at test anxiety in third grade students, as well as relaxation training as a treatment modality to deal with that anxiety. One hundred and four third grade students participated in this study. Those students that received relaxation training experienced less test anxiety after the treatment. Students in the control group showed no changes in test anxiety. The use of relaxation training among third grade students may be a beneficial method for teachers to reduce anxiety in their students.

Original language	American English
Journal	Eastern Education Journal
Volume	39
State	Published - 2010

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Education

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