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Strategies for Preparing Your Child for Taking Standardized Tests

Strategies for Preparing Your Child for Taking Standardized Tests. ‘Twas the Night Before Testing. Go to bed on time. . Make sure your child eats properly the day of a test. Maintain a pleasant home environment and avoid unnecessary conflicts. Do not add to your child’s stress.

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Strategies for Preparing Your Child for Taking Standardized Tests

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  1. Strategies for Preparing Your Child for Taking Standardized Tests

  2. ‘Twas the Night Before Testing • Go to bed on time. • Make sure your child eats properly the day of a test. • Maintain a pleasant home environment and avoid unnecessary conflicts. • Do not add to your child’s stress.

  3. ‘Twas the Night Before Testing • If your child is too ill to attend school, please call the school office • If the test is on a subject for which you can review, help your child go over the material.

  4. The Morning of Testing • Make sure your child has taken any needed medication. • Ensure that your child is present during testing (children generally perform better when taking test in their groups rather than at a make up time).

  5. Morning of Testing • Get your child to school on time the day of the test. • Wish your child good luck each morning of the test. • Tell your child that he/she is special and that you believe in him or her!

  6. Morning of Testing Remind your child the test is important. • Encourage him/her to do his/her best. • Encourage your child to stay focused on the test, even if other students finish early.

  7. Morning of Testing • Remind your child to listen carefully to the instructions from the teacher and to read the directions and questions carefully. • Tell your child to attempt to answer all of the questions and not to leave any blank.

  8. Morning of Testing • Explain to your child the importance of using time wisely. • If your child gets stuck on a question, encourage him or her to make the best guess and move on.

  9. If your child is disappointed after taking a test, reassure him or her that there will be plenty of opportunities to improve and succeed.

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