Arem, Cynthia (1993). Conquering Math Anxiety.
California: Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.
Chapter 9 is a good review of managing test anxiety.
University of Guelph students and alumni may borrow this book
from the Reserve Desk in McLaughlin Library. Access it under
Professor "Stress Management".
Johnson, Susan (1997). Taking the Anxiety Out Of Taking
Tests. New Harbinger Publications.
An excellent book on managing test anxiety.
Carson, Richard (1983). Taming Your Gremlin. New
York: Harper and Rowe.
A general book on improving self-talk. It is available at the Guelph
Public Library.
CASSETTE TAPES :
From the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic:
Autogenic Training cassette for relaxation.
Preparation for Studying / Preparation for Exams
cassette. This cassette combines Autogenic Training with mental
rehearsal for studying and for writing exams.
University of Guelph students and alumni may borrow these
cassettes from the reserve desk at McLaughlin Library.
Access them under Professor "Stress Management".
Peak Learning cassette by Emmett Miller is available at the Guelph Public Library.
UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH RESOURCES ON WRITING AND STUDYING FOR EXAMS :
The Learning Commons offers a broad range of programs, services and resources, including tips and training in various aspects of writing and studying for exams. For information on upcoming programs, visit their web site at www.learningcommons.uoguelph.ca
RESOURCES YOU CAN ORDER:
Preparation for Studying / Preparation for Exams - relaxation and mental rehearsal cassette by Kathy Somers, ordered from the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic, 519 824-4120, ext. 52662. ($10.00, plus postage if off campus) For further information on this and other tapes, click on cassettes from the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic.
Mastering Your Anxiety and Worry - a workbook by Craske, Barlow, and O'Leary, can be ordered in Canada directly from the Order Department of Harcourt Brace and Company, 55 Horner Avenue, Toronto M8Z 4X6 1-800-387-7278 ( approx. $62. plus tax and shipping; order book number 158131266 )
Mastering Your Anxiety and Panic - a workbook by Barlow and Craske, can be ordered in Canada directly from the Order Department of Harcourt Brace and Company, 55 Horner Avenue, Toronto M8Z 4X6 1-800-387-7278 ( approx. $62. plus tax and shipping; order book number 158131010 )
Take Tests With Confidence - a workbook, 2 cassettes by Adele Greenfield, and a GSR biofeedback unit can be ordered directly from Mind Growth at www.mindgrowth.com or 1-800-435-5354 (cost is approx. $60 U.S. for the full package, or $30 U.S. without the GSR biofeedback unit. University of Guelph students : ask for a 10% discount.)
Speaking With Confidence - a workbook, 2 cassettes by Adele Greenfield, and a GSR biofeedback unit can be ordered directly from Mind Growth at www.mindgrowth.com or 1-800-435-5354 (cost is approx. $60 U.S. for the full package, or $30 U.S. without the GSR biofeedback unit. University of Guelph students : ask for a 10% discount.)
Further tips on coping with exam
anxiety can be found at
:
www.isma.org.uk/exams.htm
www.uoguelph.ca/~lag/stress.shtml
(Let me know other resources that would be good additions to this list by e-mailing me at ksomers@uoguelph.ca .)
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