Create simple worksheets that students can easily understand and follow. Instead of using a lot of words, use pictorial representations. For example, if you are giving a test about number recognition skills, print a number at the top of the column and print two pictures; one that features an amount of items equivalent to the number and one that features a number of items that are not equivalent to the number. For instance, print the number "2" at the top of a column and include a picture of two frogs and a picture of three frogs under the number.
Distribute the worksheets to students. Explain each question to the whole class. For instance, in the given example, explain to students that they are to circle the picture that features two items. After explaining a question, have children answer it.
Explain each individual question to the whole class until all questions on the test have been explained. Offer at least one minute between each question on the test to allow students to answer the questions without being rushed.
Prepare a set of questions for students. Ask one student at a time to meet with you at your desk, at a table or in the hallway or another quite spot.
Ask the student one question at a time and allow her to answer orally. For example, ask the student to name a word that begins with the letter "A."
Keep a running record of the student's responses; after answering each question, write down her response on a piece of paper. Refer to the piece of paper to assess her knowledge of the subject she was tested on.