Test Taking Tips

1. Discuss the importance of testing.
2. Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep before a test, and make sure your child eats properly the day of a test.
3. Maintain a pleasant home environment and avoid unnecessary conflicts.
4. Ensure that your child is present during testing (children perform better when taking tests in their groups rather than at a make-up time).
5. If the test is of the kind where you need to review (such as a spelling test), assist your child with practice.
6. If your child is disappointed after taking a test, reassure him or her that there will be plenty of opportunities to improve and succeed.
7. Pray with your child before he or she leaves for school.

Reminders to give your child on the day of a test:

1. 1. Relax. Just do the best you can.
   2. Your first choice is usually correct. Don’t change an answer unless you have a good reason to do so.
   3. Be aware of keywords such as “all,” “now,” “always,” “never,” “only,” “exactly”.
   4. In multiple choice questions, the longest answer should be considered, since test writers want to be sure the correct answer is accurate.
   5. When two answers are opposites, one of them is often correct.
   6. Watch for negative words like “not,” “no,” “never”.
   7. Look for information in some of the questions. This information may help you answer other questions.