Instructions for Students

1

I feel nervous when I hear that a test or exam is coming. *

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Always

2

I worry about what others will think if I get low marks. *

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Always

3

Even when I study well, I feel my marks don’t reflect my effort. *

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Always

4

I notice changes in my daily routine (skipping meals, irregular sleep, less exercise) during exams. *

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Always

5

My parents’ expectations about marks make me feel pressured. *

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Always

6

I compare my results with those of my friends or classmates. *

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Always

7

I study mainly to score marks rather than to understand. *

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Always

8

I feel guilty or ashamed when I get a low score. *

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Always

9

I feel confused about how teachers decide my marks or grades. *

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Always

10

I feel tense even when I’m well-prepared for an exam. *

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Always

11

I find it difficult to plan and manage my study time. *

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Always

12

Thinking about board or final exams makes me panic. *

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Always

13

I feel teachers care more about marks than my improvement. *

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Always

14

I find it difficult to keep up with my usual hobbies or interests during exam time. *

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Always

15

I get headaches, stomach pain, or feel tired during exams. *

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Always

16

I believe low marks mean I’m not smart enough. *

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Always

17

I find exams helpful because they show what I’ve learned. *

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Always

18

I enjoy tough questions that make me think differently. *

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Always

19

I can talk to my teachers or counselors about exam stress. *

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Always

20

I look forward to exams as a chance to do my best. *

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Always