Dear Parents,
MAP's will be taken by your children during the week(s) of January 13-17.
I felt that maybe some knowledge in the area of test-taking techniques could be helpful. Many restful evenings to you this week and next!
I felt that maybe some knowledge in the area of test-taking techniques could be helpful. Many restful evenings to you this week and next!
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
