Midterm Exam Prep Workshop Can Alleviate Test Stress

According to the U.S. Department of Education, test anxiety can significantly lower test scores. The level of student stress directly correlates to the ability to function and perform well on such exams. Research has found that the single best approach to reducing stress and increasing scores is advanced and structured preparation.

Students in Westchester will take midterm exams in January. Students can decrease stress and increase performance by starting to prepare for midterm exams now. To this end, the Chappaqua Learning Center is hosting a test-preparation workshop presented by S4, Successful Study Skills 4 Students. The 5 Steps to Test Success Workshop teaches high school students evidence-based skills and strategies that will decrease stress and increase performance.

“Advanced studying and preparation is the best method students can use to do well on January’s midterm exams,” said Michelle Sagalyn, president of S4. “The S4 program provides students with the needed skills and strategies for enhanced learning and retention, increasing their abilities to do well not only on midterms, but for the rest of the academic year as well.”

The 5 Steps to Test Success Workshop is designed to increase student confidence and reduce stress by providing a clear road map and structured approach to preparing for exams:

1.  How to prepare, uncover, and zero in each test subject

2.  How to organize materials for studying

3.  How to study for each subject

4.  How to plan and manage time to focused and on track

5.  How to overcome stress and anxiety

Students will learn:

·       How to study for mid-terms and other tests

·       How to organize notes and materials from which to study

·       How to make study guides

·       How to remember what shouldn't be forgotten

·       How to plan out studying

·       How to organize and schedule time

·       How to overcome test-taking anxiety

The Test Prep workshop is highly interactive, collaborative, and dynamic in presentation, creating an engaging, compelling, and comfortable learning environment. Limited class size of 11 ensures that all students get personalized attention.

Unique to the S4 program are the take-home materials that complement and outline the workshop materials. The materials are designed for ongoing student and parental support.

In addition, all registrants will receive S4’s original ebook, Test & Exam Tricks and Tips.

The workshop is being offered at the Chappaqua Learning Center, 400 King Street in Chappaqua, on Sunday, December 8 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with a break for dinner, which is included in the program fee of $295. The workshop is open to all area high school students.

To register, please visit http://bit.ly/2013-Fall-CLC-TP-HS.

More information may be obtained by calling S4 at 203-30-S-K-I-L-L (203-307-5455), the Chappaqua Learning Center at (914) 238-0800, or by emailing info@S4StudySkills.com.