Dealing with Test AnxietyThis article offers strategies for dealing with anxiety through the processes of relaxation, attitude and mental preparation, and real studying. How to Prepare for TestsThis article takes a look at “steps for really preparing for college tests”—as opposed to just reading over notes. (I learned a few things myself!)
“Plan your test review sessions to be as interactive as possible. Instead of doing the usual "Q and A", organize the material in a more meaningful way. For example, you could send out an outline of major topics in advance and have students e-mail their questions to you ahead of time. Compile a list of the best questions and ask students to prepare answers prior to the session. Direct these questions to the students in the review before answering them yourself. You should have some "experts" in the audience when it’s time to review.”