Getting Ready to Take a Test

Another great week for the Jefferson Bears!
I'd like to welcome another new student to my roster, Ortheis H. I'm so excited to be working with new students and getting to know what strategies they use to read!

Also, MAP testing is in full swing. This test is administered three times a year with an emphasis on student growth. Here are some helpful tips to get your child ready to take a test.
You can assist your child prepare for testing by doing the following: 

• 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. Try to make the morning of the test a pleasant one. Do not add to your child’s stress. 
• Make sure your child has taken any needed medication. 
•  Ensure that your child is present during testing (children generally perform better when taking tests in their groups rather than at a make-up time.
• Get your child to school on time the day of the test. 
• Wish your child good luck each morning of the test. Tell your child that he/she is special and that you believe in him/her! 
• Remind your child the test is important. Encourage him/her to do his/her best. 
• If your child is too ill to attend, please call the school office. 
• If the test is on a subject for which you can review (such as a spelling test), help your child go over the material. 
• Remind your child to listen carefully to the instructions from the teacher and to read the directions and each question carefully. 
• Explain to your child the importance of using time wisely. If your child gets stuck on a question, encourage him or her to make the best guess and move on. 
• Tell your child to attempt to answer all of the questions and not to leave any blank.
• Encourage your child to stay focused on the test, even if other students finish early. 
• If your child is disappointed after taking a test, reassure him or her that there will be plenty of opportunities to improve and succeed. 

Have a wonderful weekend!!!!!