Throughout my time as a student I have never been afflicted with test anxiety. I even thought to myself "get over yourself and just relax" about classmates that were facing the dread of a test taking. But on that fateful fall morning as I stared into the eyes of that math test I knew something wasn't right. I was not feeling myself, I was anxious. I recognized my uncomfortable feeling and went into action...take a few deep breathes...go to a part of the test that I am sure of the answer...get the thoughts flowing. This worked for a little while and then other students started turning in their tests and I wasn't even half way. I thought to myself...okay just breath...its okay you have plenty of time...relax...relax...relax...IT'S NOT WORKING!! As I stared at the the next problem the directions seemed to be written in Greek and I was really struggling to concentrate. This was stuff that I didn't review because I knew it so well. I felt confident with this information yesterday and today I can not even understand the directions. I eventually finished the test but I am very concerned about what happened to my easy going attitude. My plan for the next test is to be a little more prepared and see if that helps. I did pass the test but not with a grade that I feel like sharing. I will let you know how the next math test goes. I have learned a valuable lesson through this ordeal...don't judge what you may not understand. I never knew that taking a test could be so difficult.
Thanks for listening and have a GREAT day ~ Shelley
