Test anxiety and optimism of retention exam takers Ma. Hannah Mae C. Certeza...[et.al].

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

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The study was conducted to determine the relationship between test and anxiety and optimism of retention exam takers. This study was conducted during school year 2016-2017. The subject of the study utilized eighty-two (82) second year engineering which come from the twenty percent (20%) of the four hundred seven (407) officially enrolled students in college of engineering from of University of Rizal System Morong Campus during the year of 2017-2018. The study used descriptive research method utilizing modified-adopted survey checklist in gathering the needed data about the test anxiety and optimism of retention exam takers. The data gathered using adopted questionnaire checklist were statistically treated using mean, ranking, and Pearson-product moment (Pearson r) In terms of optimism, the engineering students are classified as "High Optimism". It shows that engineering students have a positive mind-set to meet their goals and pursue their education as engineering students. In terms of test anxiety, engineering students are classified as the "High Normal". It mean that engineering students have a feeling of nervousness and stress before the test which may result to be easily distracted and tendency to forget the relevant information they need during the examination. The findings revealed that optimism has no significant relationship to test anxiety. It reveals that engineering students have a positive outlook to meet their goals even though they experience so much pressure and it is their way in order to face the challenge in the exam and in order to pass. It shows that optimism does not affect the anxiety of the students before and during the exam. This study concludes that although engineering students have a positive outlook in passing the exam it doesn't mean that they will not experience test anxiety. From the findings the following were recommended: The college of Engineering may conduct a lecture forum on overcoming test anxiety to strengthen the capability of student to pass the retention exam. The office of Student Development Services may continuously conduct seminar-workshops, activities and lectures on positive psychology and other techniques in managing anxiety. Future researchers may encouraged to conduct the same study considering other board course programs and utilize other variables to know how to increase the passing rate in the University.