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Examination Stress Susceptibility Questionnaire

Examination Stress Susceptibility Questionnaire Test

See how well you handle exam pressure in just 3 minutes. This 12 question check helps spot who may need support and guides simple strategies to cut anxiety and boost performance.

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9/12

Examination Stress Level (ESL)

Measures how much stress and anxiety you tend to experience in exam situations.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 4: Low | 5 – 8: Moderate | 9 – 12: High

A score of 9 falls in the High range, suggesting pronounced exam-related stress and tension that may affect your sense of calm and confidence during tests.

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Who Usually Takes This Test?

Worried exam-takers

41%OF USERS

Students who feel anxious before tests use it to understand what triggers their stress and how intense it is.

Goal-driven high achievers

34%OF USERS

Students aiming for top scores take it to check whether pressure and perfectionism are hurting their performance.

Teachers and school psychologists

25%OF USERS

Adults working with 9th and 11th graders use it to spot who needs extra support and plan coping strategies early.

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Exam Stress Level (ESL)

Average

6.7

Normal range

5 — 8.5

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This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
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What does this questionnaire measure?

It screens for exam-related stress reactions such as worry, tension, and difficulty staying calm. It also estimates how well a student copes with pressure in testing situations.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is designed for students in grades 9 and 11. It may also be used in school-based psychological screening when age and setting are similar.

How long does it take, and how many items are included?

Completion time is about 3 minutes. It contains 12 questions.

How should responses be given?

Answer each item based on typical reactions during exams, not on a single unusual event. Respond honestly and select the option that best matches current experience.

How should results be used?

Results indicate whether additional support or coping strategies may be needed. They are not a diagnosis and should be interpreted alongside other information.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Examination Stress Susceptibility Questionnaire Test

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This questionnaire is designed to screen for vulnerability to exam-related stress in secondary school students. The Examination Stress Susceptibility Questionnaire uses brief self-report items to capture typical emotional and physiological reactions, worry, and tension associated with testing situations.

It contains 12 items and typically requires about 3 minutes to complete. Results are intended to support initial identification of students who may benefit from further assessment or targeted stress-management supports; the Examination Stress Susceptibility Questionnaire should be interpreted in the context of other clinical and educational information.

Author: Author not specified

Literature: Zeidner, M. Test anxiety: The state of the art. Plenum Press. 1998.

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