How can I help the student who is struggling to complete an exam on time?
A. Whether to permit the student a few extra minutes to complete the exam is your decision. After the exam, it might be a good opportunity to discuss the test taking procedure and find out what was problematic during the exam. During the one-on-one conversation, you could offer pacing techniques, tips on how to take certain test formats, study strategies… There are many online resources on tips for studying and test taking. Here are two websites: www.howtostudy.com and www.testtakingtips.com. Our on-campus resources to assist with testing anxiety are the Counseling Center and Learning Support Services in the Loft. The Loft has numerous study skill handouts. The Writing Center in Clark could assist the student with essay writing techniques.
