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Connon\u003Cbr>University of New Brunswick, [hannah.connon@unb.ca](hannah.connon@unb.ca)\u003Cbr>Joshua A. Rash University of Calgary\u003Cbr>Alyssa M. Allen Gerwing University of New Brunswick\u003Cbr>Beverly Bramble\u003Cbr>University of New Brunswick\u003Cbr>Jeff Landine\u003Cbr>University of New Brunswick\u003Cbr>Travis G. Gerwing University of New Brunswick\u003Cbr>Follow this and additional works at: [http://ir.lib.uwo.ca/cjsotl_rcacea](http://ir.lib.uwo.ca/cjsotl_rcacea)\u003Cbr> Part of the Education Commons\u003Cbr>[http://dx.doi.org/10.5206/cjsotl-rcacea.2016.1.9](http://dx.doi.org/10.5206/cjsotl-rcacea.2016.1.9) |  |\n\nRecommended Citation  \nConnon, Hannah A.; Rash, Joshua A.; Allen Gerwing, Alyssa M.; Bramble, Beverly; Landine, Jeff; and Gerwing, Travis G. (2016)\"Post-Secondary Educators’ Perceptions of Students’ Test Anxiety,\" The Canadian Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: Vol. 7: Iss. 1, Article 9.  \nDOI: [http://dx.doi.org/10.5206/cjsotl-rcacea.2016.1.9](http://dx.doi.org/10.5206/cjsotl-rcacea.2016.1.9)  \nAvailable at: [http://ir.lib.uwo.ca/cjsotl_rcacea/vol7/iss1/9](http://ir.lib.uwo.ca/cjsotl_rcacea/vol7/iss1/9)  \nPost-Secondary Educators’ Perceptions of Students’ Test Anxiety  \nAbstract  \nStudent test anxiety (TA) is a far-reaching concern in many post-secondary institutions as it can have a negative impact on student performance and retention. Educator perceptions ofTAmay influence the incidence ofTA as well as treatment success. As such, we surveyed educators at a medium-sized Canadian university about their perceptions and experiences with TA. In total, 90% of surveyed educators (n=50) were willing to accommodate students with TA, and 69% of educators were aware of TA support services on campus, whereas only 40% could identify symptoms of TA. Two principal components were extracted from survey responses: the importance ofTA on campus, and the importance of institutional commitment to managing TA. Perceived importance of TA varied by educator age and sex, with female and older educators perceiving TA as a more serious condition than male and younger educators. Educators that were aware of TA services had a more positive view of institutional commitment to TA. In addition, 42% of educators felt limited in their ability to assist students with TA, and only 40% believed their classes were structured in such away as to minimize or address TA. Providing information to educators about the symptoms and treatability of TA, as well as available support services is recommended.  \nL’anxiété des étudiants face aux examens est une préoccupation qui a des implications importantes dans denombreux établissements d’enseignement post-secondaire car elle peut avoir des effets négatifs sur les résultats des étudiants et sur leur rétention. Les perceptions des éducateurs concernant l’anxiété face aux examens risquent d’influencer l’incidence de l’anxiété ainsi que la réussite du traitement. C’est pourquoi nous avons fait un sondage auprès d’éducateurs dans une université canadienne de taille moyenne à propos de leurs perceptions et de leurs expériences concernant l’anxiété face aux examens. Au total, 90 % des éducateurs qui ont participé au sondage (n=50) étaient disposés à répondre aux besoins des étudiants souffrant d’anxiété et 69 % des éducateurs connaissaient l’existence des services de soutien disponibles sur le campus, alors que 40 % d’entre eux pouvaient identifier les symptômes de l’anxiété. Deux composantes principales ont découlé des réponses au sondage : l’importance de l’anxiété face aux examens sur le campus et l’importance de la volonté de l’établissement à gérer cette anxiété. L’importance perçue de l’anxiété variait d’un éducateur à l’autre selonl’âge et le sexe : les femmes et les enseignants plus âgés percevaient l’anxiété comme une condit","cbCaifA8IFlUJEAb","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifA8IFlUJEAb","pdf",469550,13,"English","# Abstract\n## Background on test anxiety\n## Survey design and educator awareness\n## Key findings and implications\n## Recommendations","[{\"question\":\"Why is student test anxiety a concern in post-secondary institutions?\",\"answer\":\"Student test anxiety can negatively influence student performance and retention, making it a broad concern for many post-secondary institutions.\"},{\"question\":\"What did the survey of educators examine?\",\"answer\":\"The survey assessed educators’ perceptions and experiences regarding student test anxiety, including their willingness to accommodate students and their awareness of campus support services.\"},{\"question\":\"What recommendations were made based on the results?\",\"answer\":\"Providing educators with information about TA symptoms, treatability, and available support services was recommended.\"}]","Post-Secondary Educators’ Perceptions of Students’ Test Anxiety - Article 9 | PDF",1792081480,33]