How to Prepare Kids for Achievement Tests

Achievement testing can be a cause of anxiety and stress for students. Rather than putting pressure on students to perform, focus on preparing them adequately to be successful and remember that test scores are a measure of knowledge --- not intelligence or ability. There are several ways you can prepare your students to have a successful achievement testing.

Instructions

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      Focus on teaching students the material they need to know to be successful in their studies, rather than teaching based on test questions. Make sure that the students understand the concepts thoroughly and that they are not just repeating information back to you.

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      Ensure that students are reading with comprehension by reading together, then engaging in discussion. Lead the students into deeper consideration of the material by asking questions and guiding the discussion. Clarify words, ideas and concepts that the students do not understand. Note the students who have difficulty with reading comprehension and schedule time for them to work with you, a tutor or other students on reading with deeper understanding.

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      Administer practice tests to your students several weeks before the test date. Go over the instructions to each section and answer questions students might have. Simulate the testing experience as closely as possible, including time limits and enforcing quiet. Make sure that the students have the specified calculator allowed for the test and that they know how to use the calculator.

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      Remind your students the day before the test to get a good night's sleep, to eat a good breakfast and to bring all necessary supplies (for instance, water bottle, calculator). Praise them for their good work in class and tell them to keep in mind how the practice tests worked; the actual testing will be no different. Follow up after the test by scheduling conferences with students to discuss areas where they need to focus more attention. Remind them that the test results do not affect their standing in your class and that they are not an indicator of future success or levels of intelligence.

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