| 16. Read the 
                      following paragraph and identify the causes and effects 
                      that lead to the poor performance on tests. 
                           Many 
                      of my students have difficulty taking tests. For some, the 
                      test situation causes great stress and tension. The minds 
                      of these students "go blank" when they receive the test 
                      paper. Others do not know how to study and, thus come to 
                      the test ill-prepared to answer the questions. Some students 
                      study correctly but do not follow the directions on the 
                      test. They are usually unable to finish the exam on time. 
                      These are some of the factors that contribute to the poor 
                      performance of certain students on tests. 
                     Anwser: 1. 
                      Stress and tension from the test situation.Their minds "go blank".
 2. Not knowing how to study.
 They are ill-prepared to answer the questions.
 3. Not following the directions on the test.
 They do not finish the exam.
 
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