Preparing for Testing
The best way to support your child’s efforts is to encourage him/her always work to the best of their ability and give the tests their attention.
Regularly…
On the day of the test...
Parents, while test data provides us with additional information about the individual student, we encourage you to continue communicating to your child/children that test scores are only one part of the achievement picture. Children need to be assured that the work they do on a daily basis is the most important measure and there is no substitute for giving every task their best effort.
The best way to support your child’s efforts is to encourage him/her always work to the best of their ability and give the tests their attention.
Regularly…
- Read with your child. Ask questions that will help your child activate his/her thinking skills to improve comprehension.
- Discuss your child’s work in mathematics. Use homework as an opportunity to show the importance of math to the real world.
- Encourage your child to keep a journal and write stories. Discuss his/her writing as an interested reader…not just an editor. Keep doing what you’re already doing!
On the day of the test...
- Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep.
- Make sure your child eats a good breakfast.
- Remind your child to ask the teacher questions if he/she doesn’t understand.
- Let your child know you have confidence in his/her abilities.
- Encourage your child not to worry and to do his/her personal best!
Parents, while test data provides us with additional information about the individual student, we encourage you to continue communicating to your child/children that test scores are only one part of the achievement picture. Children need to be assured that the work they do on a daily basis is the most important measure and there is no substitute for giving every task their best effort.