Introduction to the Scale
Free online test for Test Anxiety Scale (TAS). The scale was developed in 1978 by Professor Irwin G. Sarason, a renowned clinical psychologist from the Department of Psychology at the University of Washington, USA. It is currently a widely used and internationally recognized test anxiety scale. TAS has received praise and recommendations from many experts and scholars, who consider it a highly effective testing tool.
TAS contains 37 items covering individuals' attitudes toward exams and their various feelings and physical sensations before and after exams. This scale is primarily suitable for middle school students, high school students, and college students.
Score Interpretation
| Gender | Score | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Male | <=10.8 | Low test anxiety level |
| 10.81~22.07 | Moderate test anxiety level | |
| >=22.08 | High test anxiety level | |
| Female | <=10.61 | Low test anxiety level |
| 10.62~21.52 | Moderate test anxiety level | |
| >=21.53 | High test anxiety level |