[samscommunity] Test Taking Tips
- From: "WANDA WYLIE" <wwylie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <samscommunity@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2004 10:56:31 -0400
What can parents do to help their children?
=A7 Children should be encouraged to do their best on the test. They =
should know the test is important without being anxious about taking it. =
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=A7 Children should have a good night`s sleep (a minimum of 8 hours) =
and breakfast Test morning is not the time for a high-sugar snack -- or no =
breakfast at all.* A nutritious and filling breakfast is a must..=20
=A7 Review some simple test-taking strategies such as moving on if =
they do not know the answer - they can come back later.=20
=A7 Remind children to check their answers carefully. (Watch the =
numbers of the questions and be sure to be marking the right box on the =
answer sheet.)
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=A7 Parents should also remember the limitations of standardized =
tests. A test is like a photo - a one-time look at your child`s performance=
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EVERY child has skills and abilities that cannot be measured by =
test.=20
What can students do to help themselves?
=B7 Get a good night's sleep (a minimum of 8 hours)
=B7 Come prepared=20
=B7 Eat a good breakfast=20
=B7 Get to school on time and have a positive attitude=20
=B7 Be alert, stay calm and don't worry or panic=20
=B7 Follow directions. Read and listen with care=20
=B7 Read all possible choices for each question =20
before answering=20
=B7 Select the best answer. It will not be helpful=20
to spend a lot of time on a question you dont'=20
know=20
=B7 Mark the answer in the correct place=20
=B7 Do your best when taking a test!=20
Check out the following website for more ideas:
http://keller.jppss.k12.la.us/tips_for_standardized_testing.htm =
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