Sharpen your Test-Taking Skills

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Sharpen your Test-Taking Skills

• By Paula Parker
• Counselor

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Why test?

• Tests can help teachers guide the instruction of
  children, help children learn more efficiently,
  and help parents understand their childs
  progress.

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Want your child to do well on the test?

• In the weeks before the test
• Turn off the TV
• Tune into practical math
• Make sure your child does his/her homework
• Assist your child with the meanings of new words
  or confusing words
• Read with your child
• Play vocabulary games with your child

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In the hours before the test . . .

• Go to bed early
• Eat a good breakfast
• Dress in comfy clothes
• Focus on the test
• Pack two No. 2 pencils

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Parents Your child needs you!!!

• Show your child (in your speech and actions) that
  you have faith in him
• Dont put undue pressure on your child
• Dont compare your child to your neighbors
  child/or to a sibling

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A Parents Jobis to

• Keep up on your childs progress throughout the
  year.
• Tell your child to do the best he can.
• Dont act uptight around your child.
• SMILE HUG your child.
• Tell your child I LOVE YOU!

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Test-taking tips for students

• Pick the answer you think is correct.
• Find the number of the question on the answer
  sheet.
• Fill in the circle that matches to the answer you
  chose.
• Using your pencil, make a heavy mark that fills
  in the entire circle.

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Tips.

• If you decide to change your answer, erase your
  original mark.
• Never mark two answers for the same question.
• Do not fold, crease or tear the answer sheet

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To achieve the BEST possible score

• Do not spend too much time on any one question.
• Do the easiest questions first.
• Make smart guesses.
• Read and follow the directions.
• Use your time wisely.

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All stressed out?

• RELAX and go into the test with a POSITIVE
  attitude!
• Take some deep breaths.
• Smile it will be over soon!!
• Praise your child!!

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Elementary Tests

• GKAP-R Georgia Kindergarten Assessment Program
• CogAT Cognitive Abilities Test (2nd)
• ITBS Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (3rd and 5th
  grade)
• Writing test (3rd 5th)
• CRCT Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (
  1st 5th grade)

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WE NEED YOU!

• Proctors are always needed for certain testing (a
  bunch for CRCT)
• April 17-21, 2005
• In-Service will be provided

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Close your book and put your pencil down!

• SMILE ITS OVER!!