[samscommunity] Test Taking Tips

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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