Prevalence of test anxiety

Many students and adults experience test anxiety, which can affect their performance in exams. It is estimated that 40 to 60 percent of students suffer from significant test anxiety that hinders their ability to perform well. Testing anxiety is a common occurrence in classrooms, affecting the performance of students from kindergarten through college, as well as adults who must take job-related exams. Estimates are that between 40 and 60 percent of students have significant test anxiety that interferes with their performing up to their ability level.