This lesson addresses testing anxiety with a focus on using appropriate strategies and coping skills to manage stress and anxiety before and during testing. That a certain amount of stress while testing is normal and helpful is also discussed and how to handle feeling overwhelmed when given a long/difficult test (like state testing).

The aim of the lesson is to give students the tools to feel prepared to manage the stress that may arise when preparing for or taking a test- working self-awareness and self-management.

The lesson includes a presentation (10 slides) and a presentation guide including suggestions for accompanying activities (3 pages).

The slides and worksheet are simple to increase comprehension and suit middle through high school students.