Lesson Plan - Test Anxiety

d Lesson Plan
School Counselor: Brooke Studnicki

Lesson Plan Title: Standardized Test Preparation: Test Anxiety
 Single Classroom Lesson

 Unit of Classroom Lessons: Lesson _____ of _____
 Small-Group Session Lessons: Lesson _____ of _____
Target Audience: Grades 3-5
Evidence Base:
 Best Practice (commonly used and believed to be of high quality)
 Action Research (individual investigates own practice to improve content/delivery)
 Research-Informed (a review of research provides foundation for content/delivery)
 Evidence-Based (highest level of evidence, results published in peer-reviewed journal)
ASCA Student Standards Targeted: Student Learning Objectives:
Identify 1–2 student standards relevant for this For each of the selected student standards, write or
targeted group and goal: select 1–2 learning objectives
(Best practice = select one)
M&B# Mindsets & Behaviors Statement Student Learning Objectives
B-LS 3. Time-management, organizational and study Student(s) will:
skills
Students will demonstrate identified strategies
B-SMS Ability to identify and overcome barriers
6. in preparation for tests.
Students will use strategies to manage test
anxiety.
Materials:
 PowerPoint presentation on test anxiety (example:

https://counselor1stop.org/wiki/lesson-plans-middle-jr-high-school/)
 Test preparation worksheet (https://www.counselorkeri.com/2020/02/16/helping-kids-
with-test-anxiety/)
 Practice test questions
Updated, June 2021

References:
Counselor1stop. (n.d.). Lesson Plans- middle/junior high school.

https://counselor1stop.org/wiki/lesson-plans-middle-jr-high-school/
Scanlon. (n.d.). Test taking skills [PowerPoint slides]. Counselor1stop.

https://counselor1stop.org/wiki/lesson-plans-middle-jr-high-school/
Describe how you will:

Introduce Lesson The counselor will begin by asking how the students feel before taking a
Topic/Focus: test and if they know what test anxiety is.
Communicate the Explain that through this lesson, the students will learn strategies in
Lesson Objective: preparation for tests and that they will learn strategies to manage test
anxiety.
Teach Content:  The counselor will present the PowerPoint, which will explain to the
students what test anxiety is and will give examples of what it might
look like. The following points will be addressed:
o Test anxiety is a fear and/or discomfort when taking tests.
o Explain that our bodies cannot be both anxious and relaxed at
the same time.
o Symptoms: heart beating fast, sweating, racing thoughts,
trouble focusing, nausea
 Once test anxiety is explained, strategies to manage it will be
discussed and practiced.
 This will include calming strategies like: controlled/deep
breathing, grounding techniques, counting back from 10,
muscle tension release, and positive self-talk. Counselor will
have the children practice one or all of these. The students
can choose their favorite to practice.
 Being prepared is a way to help avoid test anxiety. Here are some
ways to be prepared for test day!
o Start studying in advance. Can start a week before to get lots
of practice in with the material.
o Re-read notes
o Ask teacher questions
o Get good rest (8 hours) and eat a good breakfast before test
day
 Go through some test taking tips
o Eliminate “distraction” answers
o Underline key words/phrases
o Cross out incorrect answers
o Don’t spend too much time on any one question
o Don’t leave any answers blank!
Updated, June 2021

Practice Content: Students during the lesson will practice a calming strategy of their
choice.
The students will go through some practice questions together based on
the test taking tips.
Students will fill out the “My Plan for Test Success” worksheet as an exit
ticket.
Summarize/Close: Tell students that on a test, all they can do is their best, and if they
prepare well, they are setting themselves up for success. Remind them of
some positive affirmations: You got this! You are smart! You are
prepared! You will do great!
Data Collection Plan – For multiple lessons in a unit, complete this section only once for the unit.
Participation Data Plan:
Anticipated number 18-25
of students:
Planned length of 40 minutes
lesson(s):
ASCA Student Standards Data Plan:
For each lesson/unit/small group, school counselors will administer pre-/post-assessment aligned with the selected
ASCA Student Standards and student learning objectives.
Pre-/Post-Assessment items are:
1. I know how I can calm myself down if I am nervous for a test
2. I usually feel prepared before taking a test
3. I know what test anxiety is
4. I use test taking strategies to help me answer test questions
Outcome Data Plan: (choose one and describe specific data point to compare)
Examples:
Achievement: School counselor will compare reading levels of students before and after delivery of lesson.
Attendance: School counselor will compare number of absences last year to this year.
Discipline: School counselor will compare total number of disciplinary reports for peer-on-peer conflict first quarter
with second quarter
 Achievement (describe): School counselor will compare test scores on state testing before
and after the lesson.
 Attendance (describe):
 Discipline (describe):
Follow-Up Plans
Updated, June 2021
Explain your plan for students who missed the lesson.
Students who missed the lesson will join in with another class during their lesson or school
counselor will meet with these students in a small group during lunch or another available
period to go over missed content.
Explain your plan for students who did not demonstrate mastery on the pre-/post-assessment
of student standards (M&B)/student learning objectives.
Students who did not demonstrate mastery of this material can either have a quick check-in
with the school counselor individually to discuss what was misunderstood about the content,
and/or some more materials such as what was discussed in the lesson can be sent home with
the child to review with their trusted adult(s) at home for review.
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d Lesson Plan

School Counselor: Brooke Studnicki

 Single Classroom Lesson

ASCA Student Standards Targeted: Student Learning Objectives:

 PowerPoint presentation on test anxiety (example:

Updated, June 2021

Counselor1stop. (n.d.). Lesson Plans- middle/junior high school.

Scanlon. (n.d.). Test taking skills [PowerPoint slides]. Counselor1stop.

Describe how you will:

Updated, June 2021

Updated, June 2021

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