How can parents and teachers help students prepare for tests?
Parents can directly influence many factors that contribute to testing success, such as making sure their children get proper nutrition and adequate rest attend school regularly develop and maintain good study habits Parents can also help their children do their best by providing an environment of open communication, encouragement and support. To help avoid unnecessary test anxiety, teachers can make sure that their students are fully prepared for the testing experience by helping students master the content or standards the test addresses discussing the test with students and their parents in advance familiarizing students with the format of the specific test and the content areas the test will cover. For more information on preparing for a test, visit our Tips for Students, Tips for Parents or Tips for Teachers pages.
