that's right.... it's officially TESTING season.
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My kiddies will be taking their New York State English Language Arts exam this week.
April 16th,17th, and 18th to be exact and the following week,
they will take the New York State Math exam.
These tests are designed to measure student progress from this school year. The exams are long and especially challenging this year because it will follow the new common core state standards.
Testing season can be stressful for teachers, parents, and students a like.
Today, I'd like to share some helpful tips on easing test anxiety.
If you or your child is anxious or nervous about the upcoming tests, here are a few pointers to help you (& your child) feel at ease.
Testing Survival Tips 101
1) If you're a parent, please try to calm your own worries before you try to help your child. If you look or act worried, the child will pick up on it and become worried as well.
2) Remind your child that he/she has been doing a great job so far and this test is no different than the other test they have taken this year.
3) Remind the students to just simply try their best because that's what counts!
4) The day before the test, have your child do something outdoors or do a fun arts and crafts activity at home with you. Please don't try to cram in any last minute studying!
5) On the day of the test, make sure your child eats breakfast! Carbs & protein!
Lastly, remember that although these are state exams it's just a test.
Most students do just fine on these exams.
If there was anything to worry about, your child's teacher would have let you know early on so that remedial help could be offered to your child.
I hope that these tips give you some peace of mind.
Now, let us be CALM & SURVIVE on~!
Love,
Ms. Kimpop
It's actually quite sickening that 3rd graders have to take an exam to move on... I understand in reality it's to assess how well the teachers are doing (which in itself is a cruel practice) but it still seems like a cruel cruel practice.
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