Before You Read: Think about an important test you will be taking soon. Now, take a few minutes to write down your fears and anxieties about this test. (You might write about the pressures to earn a particular score, the testing format, or your general apprehension about tests and how that will impact your performance on this test.) 5-8 Sentences

Please Read the Article below and then answer the questions:

http://content. time. com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009 ,2135124,00.html (Links to an external site.)

Before reading this article, you "offloaded" your fears and anxieties. Beilockand Ramirez have found this process helps reduce worry and improve performance. Explain why they believe this is an effective strategy for test-takers.

What role do stereotypes play in text anxiety? How can they have both negative and positive effects on students?

Identify the five most important words in this article. Explain why you think each is important.