Katelyn,
One creative way to address students with "test anxiety" is to ask them to verbally answer questions (along the lines of a special accomodation). Also I dont't use the word test or quiz; I've substituted "assessment", "performance check", or "check-up". It's surprising that by not using the word test or quiz, students feel less anxious about demonstrating their knowledge. Non-graded pre-testing is another way to practice assessment without consequences in order to reduce anxiety. Personally I shy away from EC. I feel if material is important then it should be included and required by all -- just my opinion.… >>>
