-do scores really matter?-

oH mY! I had just taken my Computer Accounting exam.. and I feel anxious to see my results this following meeting. hmMpp, coz I thought I hadn't answered it rightly. It did bothers me. But as I try to ponder on this, I asked if "do scores really matter?"

well, I come across with this piece of article in a magazineI had so long ago kept in my locker.

TEST ANXIETY

This handout is not designed for those "weaklings" who can walk into a classroom, calmly sit down, and ace a test. It is designed for those people who experience great trauma when they hear the word "test"! It's designed for those who are willing to take the steps they need to take to overcome the fear of tests. Some of the suggestions may 3%e% bizarre; but if it works, it may be worth it. If you want to succeed, it is important that you do what you must to get the grade you desire

Positive Thinking

A test only measures your performance on a given day. It tells you how much you know about the questions you were asked. IT IS NOT a measure of your worth as a student. It is important that you see the test in this manner and not let your score become a reflection of you. Once you have established this fact, begin following these steps:

1. Verbalize your worries and write them down.

2. Quickly, contradict these statements. You need to feel like you are in control and you can achieve this by self-talk. Practice the following by writing a positive response to the listed quote:

When you think:

"I'll probably fail because this teacher makes such hard tests," contradict
the statement by saying

"I can, I will, I can make it!"

END THE DAY WITH A POSITIVE THOUGHT ABOUT YOUR ABILITIES.

Overcoming test anxiety isn’t easy. It takes work and concentration, practice and more practice. But if you are determined to succeed and you are willing to take the steps necessary, you will be able to sit down in a test situation and feel confident that you know what you are doing