Test Anxiety and Relaxation Training in Third-Grade Students

Authors

Heidi A. Larson, Eastern Illinois University
Angela M. Yoder, Eastern Illinois UniversityFollow
Colleen Johnson, Eastern Illinois University
Mera El Rahami, Eastern Illinois University
Jiwon Sung, Eastern Illinois University
Fred Washburn, Eastern Illinois University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

April 2010

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.

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Recommended Citation

Larson, Heidi A.; Yoder, Angela M.; Johnson, Colleen; El Rahami, Mera; Sung, Jiwon; and Washburn, Fred, "Test Anxiety and Relaxation Training in Third-Grade Students" (2010). Faculty Research & Creative Activity. 43.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/csd_fac/43