مجلة علوم الإنسان والمجتمع
Volume 15, Numéro 3, Pages 746-768
2026-10-11

Assessing Learning Outcomes And Reducing Test Anxiety: An Analytical Review Of Skills-based Assessment And Learners’ Mental Health

Authors : Zergui Aicha .

Abstract

This study explores the complex relationship between test anxiety and academic performance, emphasizing mental health's critical role in education. It investigates the prevalence and severity of test anxiety and examines its cognitive, emotional, and physiological impacts on students. The research identifies key features of supportive learning environments that reduce anxiety and enhance coping mechanisms. Additionally, it evaluates the effectiveness of alternative assessment models, particularly Algeria's recently implemented continuous assessment system, in mitigating exam-related stress and improving student engagement.

Keywords

Test Anxiety ; Mental Health ; Academic Performance ; Assessment of Learning Outcomes.