Testing Tips

HOW PARENTS CAN HELP CHILDREN DO THEIR BEST ON TESTS

The National Center for Youth Issues has the following recommendations for parents in helping their children have positive test experiences:

• Express confidence in your child’s ability to do his/her best.

• Emphasize that while test scores are important, they are not the measure of your love and

acceptance.

• On test days, provide a calm, stress- free environment each morning as your child gets ready

for school and allow plenty of time to avoid morning rush and anxiety.

• Curtail nighttime extra – curricular activities that may interfere with your child’s regular

bedtime routine.

Teach and reinforce the following test taking tips and strategies:

• Get plenty of rest each night.

• Eat a good breakfast.

• Have a positive attitude.

• Relax... Don’t get stressed.

• Try hard... Do your best.

• Listen carefully and follow directions.

• Think before you answer.

• Read directions and questions carefully.

• Don’t rush...work at middle speed.

• Check over your work when finished.

• Don’t expect to know every answer.