Standardized Testing Teaching Tips

Standardized tests can be very stressful forPupils should ask their teacher if guessing will hurt
children. Here, therefore, are some tips fortheir score. Sometimes, students are penalized for
parents and children that may help. Before theguessing. 5. Both children and parents, remember...
Test...for Parents and Children 1. Have childrenno one is expected to make 100%! All that
study every night during the year so they willchildren can do is their best. Encourage them to
understand the material as their teacher isdo 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 knowledgethe choices you are given. 2. Monitor your time. If
and lead to a review for the test rather than toyou get stuck on a question, do not spend too
learning new information. 2. The night before themuch time on it. Concentrate on answering the
test, do something that is fun to help keep themquestions you know for sure and then go back to
calm. All their heavy studying should be completethe others if there is more time. REMEMBER: If
by then! 3. Of course, they should get a goodyou do this, put your answer in the right space on
night's sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and leavethe bubble sheet! You should already know if
for school with a positive attitude and confidenceguessing will hurt you. 3. If you get nervous, shut
in themselves. Parents, that's where you can helpyour eyes, take a deep breath, and let it out
immensely! Wish your children luck, give them aslowly. I hope these suggestions are useful. GOOD
high five, let them know you believe inLUCK!!
them...whatever it takes to lessen the pressure. 4.More articles from this pro: J. Glatt, M.S.