Test anxiety can derail progress, even when people are prepared. This Lightning Talk introduces a brief, practical workshop designed for individuals preparing for the General Educational Development test in correctional settings. Learn evidence-informed strategies to improve focus, regulation, and performance, along with how the program was structured and evaluated. The presentation also explores how to adapt these approaches to support academic success and overall well-being across settings.

• Identify the common signs and cognitive effects of test anxiety in incarcerated learners as they prepare for the GED test
• Demonstrate practical strategies to manage test anxiety
• Apply methods for adapting test-anxiety interventions to correctional settings

Level: Basic