Dear Parents,
Here are a some tips to help your child with his/her upcoming year-end assessments.
Here are a some tips to help your child with his/her upcoming year-end assessments.
- Reduce anxiety by explaining the importance of tests, but develop a positive attitude and put the test in proper perspective. For example, tell your child, "Do the best you can, but it's okay if you don't score perfectly or even at the top of your class." Be a cheerleader: Let your child know that you believe in him/her and that as long as he/she tries his/her best on the test, you will be happy.
- Make sure your child gets a good night's sleep for a few days before the test. This is especially important for the night before the test! A well-rested child is more alert, is ready to listen to directions, and is more focused on the test.
- A good breakfast that is nutritionally balanced but not too heavy is important on test day. Also, make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather and the classroom climate, and make sure he/she arrives at school on time on the day of the test. Hunger, discomfort because of clothing, and stress caused by lateness or rushing could take his/her attention off the test.
- Provide your child with a nutritional snack to eat at Snack Time. This will relax him/her and provide an energy boost needed for concentration.
- Stay positive on test day. When your child gets home from school, ask how the test went, and offer encouragement and support, even if he/she doesn't think he/she did well. Keep the test in perspective, and remind him/her that what's most important is that he/she tried his best.