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Take a Deep Breath: Biofeedback Software Is Helping Students Calm Down for Better Test Performance
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Stress during tests at school might not be new, but an innovative way to deal with it certainly is.
Third graders at La Primaria Elementary in El Monte, California, have been taught to focus on their breathing and visualize their heart whenever they feel anxious while taking a test. The technique brings their heart rates in sync with their breaths, which calms them and allows them to think more clearly.
And that leads to better performance. Jeff Lagozzino, the principal at La Primaria, 14 miles east of Los Angeles, says the school's achievement index jumped 37 points recently to 790--the state goal was to improve by just 5 points--partially because of the techniques …
