Reducing Test Anxiety among Third Grade Students through the Implementation of Relaxation Techniques.

Larson, Heidi A.; El Ramahi, Mera K.; Conn, Steven R.; Estes, Lincoln A.; Ghibellini, Amanda B.

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Title:	Reducing Test Anxiety among Third Grade Students through the Implementation of Relaxation Techniques
Authors:	Larson, Heidi A.; El Ramahi, Mera K.; Conn, Steven R.; Estes, Lincoln A.; Ghibellini, Amanda B.
Descriptors:	Experimental Groups; Control Groups; High Stakes Tests; Grade 3; Relaxation Training; Test Anxiety; Measures (Individuals); Intervention; Outcomes of Treatment; Counselors; Elementary School Students
Source:	Journal of School Counseling, v8 n19 2010
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Publisher:	Journal of School Counseling. Montana State University, College of Education, Health and Human Development, P.O. Box 172940, Bozeman, MT 59717. Tel: 406-994-4133; Fax: 406-994-1854; e-mail: ehhddean@montana.edu; Web site: http://jsc.montana.edu
Publication Date:	2010-00-00
Pages:	19
Pub Types:	Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Abstract:	The purpose of this study was to reduce the negative effects that self-perceived levels of test anxiety have on third-grade students. The participants in this study consisted of 177 third-grade students at two Midwestern public elementary schools. Students at one school were taught relaxation techniques, while students at the second school served as the control group, receiving no training. The Westside test anxiety scale (Driscoll 2007), elevator breathing and guided relaxation were utilized to measure and manage levels of anxiety. The results indicated that the relaxation intervention had a significant effect in reducing test anxiety in the experimental group. In contrast, no significant decrease in test anxiety was found among the control group. This study highlights the implications for counselors, parents and teachers working with elementary students facing high-stakes testing. (Contains 1 table.)
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ISSN:	ISSN-1554-2998
Audiences:	Parents; Counselors; Teachers
Languages:	English
Education Level:	Elementary Education; Grade 3

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