EPISODE · Mar 27, 2026 · 20 MIN
When Tests Freeze Their Brains: Practical Ways to Beat Test Anxiety
from Designed to Win : Ripple to Wave · host Dara Leigh
In this episode Dara explains what test anxiety looks like, why it can make students freeze or second-guess themselves, and how it often affects children with learning differences. She offers four practical strategies—structured, short study sessions; safe practice and verbalization of knowledge; reducing pressure and perfectionism; and pursuing accommodations or modifications—to help students perform their best. Throughout the episode she encourages parents and educators to support kids with understanding, tools, and confidence, reminding them that test scores do not define a child’s intelligence or value. WEBSITE :daraleigh.com click here: https://www.dara-leigh.com/ FOR "From Stuck to Started: 7-day Identity Reset challenge" FREE Download of Special Education Definitions and Breakdown. Also, get the free download on SPECIAL EDUCATION IEP And 504. youtube: "Designed to win by dara leigh "
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As testing season approaches, many students experience anxiety that can cause overwhelm, self-doubt, and even shutdown during exams. In this episode of the Designed to Win Podcast, we break down what test anxiety really is and share simple, practical strategies to help students feel more confident and prepared.
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