Enhancing Academic Performance in Geography Among Class VIII Students Through Facilitating Test-Taking Skills

This action research explored the impact of facilitating test-taking Skills on the academic performance of Class VIII A students in Geography at Lamgong Higher Secondary School. While students demonstrated foundational content knowledge, many struggled to perform effectively in tests due to limited competence in test-taking strategies, such as time management, question analysis, and systematic answering techniques. The study employed a mixed-methods design, facilitating quantitative surveys, pre- and post-tests, and qualitative semi-structured interviews to assess the effectiveness of targeted interventions over three months. The intervention included structured activities focusing on study planning, time management, question interpretation, test-answering techniques, and anxiety management. Pre-test and post-test analyses showed a significant improvement in student performance, with the mean score increasing from 20.75 to 25.87 (t = 10.46, p < .001), while Autumn Test results further confirmed enhanced learning outcomes. Survey data revealed that students held highly positive perceptions of Test-taking skills (M = 5.44), particularly valuing strategies such as underlining