Long term strategies
Encourage study and review of subjects throughout the year
Show interest and ask questions about subject material
Ask children how they come up with ideas or answers
Practice vocabulary words in conversation
Encourage writing, and have your child start a journal
Encourage and role model reading skills
Suggest class participation
Talk about effective note taking skills
Correct and understand mistakes
Plan study time and space
Encourage use of assignment calendar
Be available to help with homework
Help with material review
Arrange for practice tests
Before the Test
Set realistic expectations
Have children well-rested
Have a positive attitude
Serve healthy meals, the brain needs fuel
Help children relax
Answer questions about the test as honestly as possible
Give plenty of hugs
Testing Tips for the Student
Read directions carefully
Complete the questions that you know for sure
Eliminate wrong answers on multiple choice questions
Make sure the question number and number on answer sheet match
Pace yourself and don’t spend too much time on questions you don’t know
Check answers at the end if time permits
Have extra pencils and erasers handy
Wear comfortable clothes
Think positively and breath deeply