Testing Tips Article Archive

• Help Your Child Reduce Test StressIt’s normal for kids to worry about tests, but worrying too much can be bad for kids and their grades. Here’s how to tell if your child has text anxiety and what you can do about it.
• Tips for Teens Who Get Stuck on TestsSmart students don’t always know the answer on tests. But they are resourceful.
• Help Your Child Focus, Stay Calm While Taking TestsEven a student who is prepared for a test can do worse than expected if he has a poor attitude.
• Help Your Child Do Well on Year-End TestsAs the school year draws to a close, many students stress out over tests.
• Overcome ‘Stage Fright’ With a Dose Of Self-EsteemHere are some ways teens can overcome stage fright.
• Start Studying Early for TestsYour child already knows if there’s a test next week. Encourage her to begin studying now.
• Basic Concepts for Good Test-TakingTests aren’t the only measure of learning, but they are a big part of school.
• Show Your Child How To Prepare for Final ExamsMiddle schoolers can become quite anxious about final exams. This can keep them from doing well on them.
• Constant Review Can Help Your Child Ace TestsThe secret to acing tests is training the brain. And the best training is constant review.
• Taking Tests Can Be Less Stressful With PreparationNow that your child is in middle school, he will face tougher, more comprehensive exams.
• Help Your Child Study Right For Those End-of-Year TestsToo few students really know how to prepare for tests.
• Improve Your Middle Schooler’s Chances of Doing Well on TestsIt’s a rare week in middle school that doesn’t include a test or quiz in at least one subject.
• Offer Your Teen Some Helpful Tips to Ease the Stress of ExamsBy this point in your teen’s school career, she has probably taken hundreds of tests and quizzes.
• Help your teen overcome anxiety during final examsSometimes your teen may feel as if his whole future is riding on one test. That can leave his mind feeling anxious and his stomach in a knot.
• Help Your Teen Determine How Much to Study for TestsThere’s a big test coming up, and your teen knows he needs to study.
• Offer Your Teen Tips to Help Remember What Was LearnedWith final exams coming up, your teen will have to recall a lot of information.
• Helpful Testing Strategies for TeenagersYour teen is in a panic because of a big test tomorrow. Although she knows the material, she doesn’t always test well.
• It Helps To Talk After the TestYour children can learn a lot from a test, even after it's graded and handed back.
• Aptitude and Achievement Tests DefinedTesting is a fact of life for schools today. As a parent, you may wonder about the different types of tests your child takes.
• Help Your Child Stay Calm and Confident on Test DaysNobody likes to take a test. And some kids get what’s called “test anxiety.”
• Teach Your Child That a Grade of F Means ‘Feedback’Your child has just come home with a test or paper graded F. What can you do?
• Simple Ideas Can Prepare Your Child for Any TestSometimes, it takes more than knowing the right answer to do well on a test.
• Ease Anxieties To Help Your Child Do Better on TestsSome children may get so nervous before taking a test that their anxieties cause them to fail.
• Have Your Child Try These ‘Be’s For ‘A’s on TestsBelieve it or not, taking a test can be enjoyable. That’s the message Peter Kline and Laurence D. Martel offer in School Success.
• Develop a Strategy for Test SuccessSometimes kids forget they have a test, they study the wrong material, or they study for the wrong type of test.
• Show Your Child How To Study for Tests Step by StepWhile no child likes tests, they are a fact of life.
• 4 Strategies for End-of-Year TestsThe end of the school year probably means numerous exams for your child. Although you can’t study for your children, there are things you can do to make test-taking a little less stressful.
• Good Students Can Follow Directions CarefullyYour child got a lower grade on the test because he didn’t write in complete sentences. His paper was marked down because he wrote in pencil, not in pen.
• Reduce Fear of Tests for Learning-Disabled ChildrenTaking tests can be extremely frustrating for children with learning disabilities.
• Help Your Child Relax Before TestsKids get nervous before they take tests, especially big ones.