In this story, a young boy enjoys school but is terrified of taking tests. His anxiety causes him to forget what he has learned and do poorly, even when he knows the information. His teacher helps him and his classmates by giving them strategies to use to be successful on the test. She uses her stuffed puppy Rusty to help and shares how his name provides clues to remember the content and do their personal best. With the help of a new game plan, he takes on the challenge of completing a test and is surprised at the turnout.