Student Research Projects

The Effects of Test Anxiety and Course Importance on the Need for Course Structure

Student Name(s)	Kara Waters
Faculty Mentor(s)	Dr. Rita Frank
Department	Psychology
Course	PSY 480: Original Research Project

Abstract

A good friend of mine has difficulty passing tests due to her severe test anxiety. The problems she faces as a student got me interested in the topic of test anxiety and made me want to do my research project on it. I am doing my study on the effects of high and low test anxiety and students' perception of the importance of a course, either high or low importance, on the need for structure in courses. I have learned a lot through the process of doing this project. Something I believe is very important to be aware of during this process is to stay on track. I have learned that if you do not let yourself get behind then the level of stress that is experienced decreases.