Test Anxiety Among Post-Basic Education Students With Learning Disabilities at Sultanate of Oman

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the level of test anxiety among post-basic education students with learning disabilities (LD) in the Sultanate of Oman. A descriptive design (survey) was adopted. The study sample consists of 299 students with LD who were selected randomly. The survey used in this study includes 41 negative items divided into four dimensions (psychological, social, physical, and mental). The results showed a moderate level of test anxiety for post-basic education students with LD. The results also showed that there are statistically significant differences between males and females in the level of test anxiety in general, in favor of females. In addition, there are statistically significant differences between males and females in the level of test anxiety in favor of females on four dimensions (social, physical, mental, and psychological dimensions). Given these results, the current study suggested several recommendations. It is essential to conduct counseling programs for parents to educate them on the importance of using modern methods to deal with their children and to hold teacher training workshops regarding modern methods of helping students with LD overcome test anxiety.