| Standardized tests can be very stressful for | | | | Pupils should ask their teacher if guessing will hurt |
| children. Here, therefore, are some tips for | | | | their score. Sometimes, students are penalized for |
| parents and children that may help. Before the | | | | guessing. 5. Both children and parents, remember... |
| Test...for Parents and Children 1. Have children | | | | no one is expected to make 100%! All that |
| study every night during the year so they will | | | | children can do is their best. Encourage them to |
| understand the material as their teacher is | | | | do so. During the Test...for Children 1. Read to |
| presenting it. Clear up any confusion as they go. | | | | understand each question carefully. Then read ALL |
| This will make them confident in their knowledge | | | | the choices you are given. 2. Monitor your time. If |
| and lead to a review for the test rather than to | | | | you get stuck on a question, do not spend too |
| learning new information. 2. The night before the | | | | much time on it. Concentrate on answering the |
| test, do something that is fun to help keep them | | | | questions you know for sure and then go back to |
| calm. All their heavy studying should be complete | | | | the others if there is more time. REMEMBER: If |
| by then! 3. Of course, they should get a good | | | | you do this, put your answer in the right space on |
| night's sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and leave | | | | the bubble sheet! You should already know if |
| for school with a positive attitude and confidence | | | | guessing will hurt you. 3. If you get nervous, shut |
| in themselves. Parents, that's where you can help | | | | your eyes, take a deep breath, and let it out |
| immensely! Wish your children luck, give them a | | | | slowly. I hope these suggestions are useful. GOOD |
| high five, let them know you believe in | | | | LUCK!! |
| them...whatever it takes to lessen the pressure. 4. | | | | More articles from this pro: J. Glatt, M.S. |