HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD DO WELL ON TESTS

• Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep.
• Provide a light, healthy breakfast on test day.
• Have your child dress comfortably.
• Make sure your child arrives at school on time.
• Send your child off to school with confidence.
• Give your child some relaxation techniques to use before and during the test.
• Remind your child to read directions carefully and look at all the answers before choosing one.
• Tell your child to check his or her answers before turning in the test.
• Do not schedule trips, dental or medical appointments, or early pickups for testing days.

TEST TAKING TIPS FOR STUDENTS

•   Get plenty of sleep the night before the test.
• Eat a healthy breakfast.
• Wear comfortable clothes.
• Pay close attention to the test directions.
• Answer the easy questions first.
• Read every answer before you choose one.
• If you’re not sure of the answer, rule out the choices that you know are wrong.  Then pick the best answer that’s left.
• If you have time, check over your answers before you turn in the test.
• If you start to feel stressed, take some deep breaths to relax.