““ Grades Class participation is usually a big part of a final grade, and many people with social anxiety are afraid of speaking aloud. You may also be afraid of taking tests or you may suffer from writer’s block. It can be very frustrating to know the answer to a question but be too anxious to raise your hand. Sometimes, social anxiety in school is mistaken for apathy. If you never raise your hand in class or if you leave test questions blank, your teachers may assume you don’t care about grades and that you aren’t trying. It may be helpful to speak to your teachers and explain the problems you are having. They may be willing to help you work on your anxiety, perhaps by giving you more time to complete tests or by encouraging you to speak aloud during class.””
