Quiz
1. My child excels at standardized tests.
2. Tests are a good way for my child to show what she knows.
3. My child has a clearly outlined test reviewing method.
4. My child does not need testing accommodations.
5. My child is competent for a variety of tests, i.e., essay, multiple choice, or true false.
1. My child excels at standardized tests.
False.
2. Tests are a good way for my child to show what she knows.
False.
3. My child has a clearly outlined test reviewing method.
False.
4. My child does not need testing accommodations.
False.
5. My child is competent for a variety of tests, i.e., essay, multiple choice, or true false.
False.
Hot-Shot Test Taker
You've got a test-taking machine at home! Keep doing what you are doing and watch the grades and scholarships roll in. Good job!
Middle-of-the-Road Test Taker
Your child is in the middle of the road when it comes to test taking. She has some good skills, but there are some elements of test preparation and test taking that you can work on with her.
Make sure your child knows the necessities of reviewing.Figure out how your child retains and organizes information.Help your child select a reviewing structure that is right for her mind.
Not-So-Hot Test Taker
Your child is struggling with test taking, but don't see this as a reflection of your child's intelligence. We all know that tests are a limited way to measure knowledge that often discriminate against a number of kids who learn differently. You can help her play the exam game better.
Talk honestly with your child about tests and playing the exam game. Make sure your child has developed strategies to know what is going to be on a test and how she is going to be tested. Take a quiz to identify how your child organizes and retains information, and then select a reviewing method that is right for her mind. Discover some strategies for improving memory and explore your options for concrete testing accommodations for your child.