But you can play a part in helping your child take tests

successfully. Your child is responsible for taking the test, of course.

But there are some things that you as a parent can do to help

your child do well on a test. You can make sure your child: Studies for several days (or weeks) before the test. Real

learning takes time. Students who cram for a test don't do as

well as they would have if they'd had more time to prepare. Gets a good night's sleep. And see that your child eats a

good breakfast on the day of the exam. Rest, exercise, and good

nutrition are especially important on test days, when stress is

high.ù Reads the directions carefully. Emphasize that if they do not understand what to do, they should ask the teacher

to explain.

Looks quickly over the test when it is handed out. Once a

student knows the types of questions that are being asked-and

how many questions are included-it will be easier to make sure

everything gets completed on time Doesn't spend too much time on any one question. Help

your child understand that it is important to answer as many

questions as possible. One technique is to mark un-answered

questions and then return to them at the end if time permits.

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