Q: My son’s elementary school is in the middle of taking the California State Test which measures how well he’s reaching the educational standards. He didn’t feel that he did as well as he could have on some of the tests he’s already completed. How can I help him feel more confident about taking the remainder of his exams and better prepare him to be successful on next year’s test?
A: Parents can play an important role in helping their children do well and prepare for these tests. Start by visiting the California Education website (www.edinformatics.com). It provides the public with sample tests and released questions from previous exams. Find out which portion of the test is being given on each day so your child knows what to expect. Since the test is broken down over many days, your son will know what to anticipate and how to study accordingly. There are also learning centers like Sylvan, or books that can be purchased at book stores that focus on familiarizing your child with the types of questions he can expect to encounter. Finally, make sure your child gets plenty of sleep the night before and eats a nutritious breakfast the morning of the exams. Learning these types of study strategies early on will help your child refine his testing skills to better utilize and apply them in the future.
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