Relationship of test anxiety to college students' academic achievement Ann Loreaine S. Alde... [et al.].

Thesis (Bachelor of Science in Psychology) -- University of Rizal System-Morong.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The study entitled "Relationships pf Test Anxiety to College Students' Academic Achievement" was conducted at URS Morong during the school year 2012-2013. The main objectives of the study was to explore and find out the experiences of the B.S Psychology students, the extent of their test anxiety and academic achievement in their major subjects and minor subjects. The subjects of the study were the first year and second year students of B.S Psychology at the University of Rizal System Morong, Campus Morong, Rizal. This study was conducted to determine the relationship of test anxiety to academic achievement of the college students. The study found out that there is no significant difference between test anxiety and academic achievement of the 1st year and 2nd year B.S. Psychology SY 2012-2013, thus the null hypothesis was accepted. Weighted mean was used to determine the level of anxiety of 1st year and 2nd year B.S Psychology students. To determine the level of test anxiety of the students Pearson R was used. The study found out that there is no significant relationship between test anxiety and academic achievement of the 1st year and 2nd year B.S Psychology students and it does not depend on the feeling or behavior of the students during their examination.