Welcome to the Stressless Tests Program^TM with Betty Caldwell

I have developed the Stressless Tests™ Method in response to the growing academic pressures faced by Middle School and High School students and their parents.  Many students do well in the classroom, but don't perform well on tests.  Others test well but don't know how to study efficiently, get organized, or use their time well. This applies both to students doing advanced work and to those who are struggling.

The Stressless Tests™ Method combines an assessment of each student’s brain-determined learning preferences with a system of individualized time-tested study strategies.  It is a skill-based course, teaching students specific behaviors to experience less stress, more self-confidence and higher academic performance.  (Read the Baltimore Sun's Feature article on the program).

The classroom environment is based on caring and respect for each student.  Classes are purposely small, supportive, focused, interactive, and stimulating. Students are introduced to proven, key study skills in both oral and multi-media formats, given an immediate opportunity to practice the skills, and are provided with detailed, written materials to take home.  At the end of the course, each student receives a copy of Study for Success, a DVD I have developed to serve as an on-going resource for students and their parents.

Please take a moment to look at the detailed information on the rest of the site.  I invite you to read the news article that featured the Stressless Tests Program on Reducing Test Anxiety.  It appeared in the Howard County Times and the Columbia Flyer.  Don’t miss the wonderful interview with the high school student who described what he learned to Fox 5 television reporters.