The Detrimental Impact of Boredom on Student Success

A groundbreaking international study led by researchers from the University of Vienna has found that students often experience boredom during exams, which negatively impacts their performance. The study reveals that test boredom is higher when exam content is not personally relevant and when students are either under-challenged or over-challenged. Extreme boredom during exams can significantly deteriorate test results. The researchers recommend that teachers prepare exam tasks that relate to students' lives and avoid tasks that are too easy or too difficult. Parents and guardians are encouraged to have open conversations with students about potential challenges at school to prevent boredom and its negative consequences. This study sheds light on the previously overlooked phenomenon of test boredom and its impact on academic achievement.