1.    Make sure your child gets a good night's sleep before a test, and make               sure your child eats properly the day of a test.

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2.    Maintain a pleasant home environment and avoid unnecessary conflicts.             Try to make the morning of the test a pleasant one. Do not add to your               child’s stress.

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3.    Make sure your child has taken any needed medication.

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4.    Ensure that your child is present during testing (children generally perform         better when taking tests in their groups rather than at a make-up time).

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5.    Get your child to school on time the day of the test.

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6.    Wish your child good luck each morning of the test. Tell your child that               he/she is special and that you believe in him/her!

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7.    Remind your child the test is important. Encourage him/her to do his/her             best.

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8.    If your child is too ill to attend, please call the school office.

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9.    If the test is on a subject for which you can review (spelling test, math facts,         etc.), help your child go over the material.

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10.  Remind your child to listen carefully to the instructions from the teacher               and to read the directions and each question carefully.

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11.  Explain to your child the importance of using time wisely. If your child gets         stuck on a question, encourage him or her to make the best guess                       and move on.

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12.  Tell your child to attempt to answer all of the questions and not to leave             any blank.

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13.  Encourage your child to stay focused on the test, even if other students               finish early.

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14.  If your child is disappointed after taking a test, reassure him or her that               there will be plenty of opportunities to improve and succeed.