January 9 - 13

MAP's will be taken by your children this week. I felt that maybe some knowledge in the area of test taking techniques could be helpful. Many restful evenings to you this week!
Mrs. K


TIPS FOR TAKING TESTS

Tests are important because they help:

the teacher evaluate your child's needs and progress.
the student gauge their own level of mastery.
the parent monitor your child's progress.
You can assist your child prepare for testing by doing the following:


Discuss the importance of testing, but not overly stress it.
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.
Maintain a pleasant home environment and avoid unnecessary conflicts.
Ensure that your child is present during testing (children perform better when taking tests in their groups rather than at a make-up time).
If your child is disappointed after taking a test, reassure him or her that there will be plenty of opportunities to improve and succeed.
Wish your child good luck before he or she leaves for school.

Tips to give your child about taking tests:


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