| Test Taking Tips for Parents |
- Make sure that your child does all their homework and reading assignments which will help make sure your child is prepared for the test.
- Encourage your child to space out their studying and homework assignments so that they won’t be forced to cram on the night before the test.
- If you are anxious about your child’s test it’s okay, but try to keep cool around your child, you don’t want them to get anxious about their tests also.
- Encourage your child to do well, but don’t pressure him/her, you may stress him/her out, it is important for your child to stay relaxed on the test.
- Keep a positive attitude about tests.
- Provide a quiet, well lighted area with little distractions to help your child study efficiently.
- Mark down test days on your calendar so you and your child are both aware of testing dates.
- Make sure that your child gets enough sleep on the night before the test.
- Ensure that your child eats a healthy breakfast and avoid heavy foods that may make him/her groggy and avoid high sugar foods that may make him/her hyper.
- Make sure that your child gets up early enough so that he/she will be on time to school.
- Let your child relax for a few hours before bedtime, it can be stressful for a child to study all evening.
- Talking about the test with your child can relieve stress about test taking.
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