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ERIC Number: EJ648134
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0144-3410
The Prevalence and Effects of Test Anxiety in School Children.
McDonald, Angus S.
Educational Psychology: An International Journal of Experimental Educational Psychology, v21 n1 p89-101 Mar 2001
Reviews the literature on the prevalence and effects of test anxiety on children in compulsory education. Describes test anxiety stating that overall test anxiety in children is increasing. Discusses methodological problems in the literature and offers suggestions for further research. Includes references. (CMK)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Literature Reviews, Performance, Sex Differences, Socioeconomic Status, Surveys, Test Anxiety, Testing
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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