Chill Out: Mastering Test Anxiety with Confidence

Kristen O'Brien

Tier 2

Lesson Plan

Chill Out: Mastering Test Anxiety with Confidence

Help students decrease test anxiety by introducing quick, effective stress management techniques they can use during tests.

This lesson empowers students with immediate, practical strategies to manage their anxiety, promoting better academic performance and emotional regulation for students with IEPs, 504s, and other special needs.

Audience

Special Education Middle School Students (Grades 5-7)

Time

5-7 minutes

Approach

Introduce videos and reinforce with brief discussion.

Materials

Stress Management Strategies, Deep Breathing, and Grounding Techniques

Prep

Review Materials and Videos

2 minutes

Familiarize yourself with the following videos:
Review stress reduction techniques and discussion prompts.
Ensure technology is set up to play the videos clearly for all students.

Step 1

Introduction and Video Viewing

3 minutes

Briefly introduce the concept of test anxiety and explain that different techniques can help manage it.
Play the Stress Management Strategies video as the primary introduction.
Optionally, if time allows, quickly preview Deep Breathing or Grounding Techniques and mention these additional strategies.

Step 2

Quick Discussion and Wrap-up

2 minutes

Engage students with questions about the videos (e.g., What strategy did you like best? How do you think these techniques could help you during tests?).
Recap the main strategies and encourage students to try the technique that resonated most with them during tests.

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