Assessment Information and
Testing Schedule

How You Can Help

• Talk with your child about when the tests will be given, what types of tests they are, and what the teacher has said about them

• Let your child know that the tests are important. Encourage your child to try his/her best so the results reflect your child’s learning as accurately as possible.

• Cramming for test such as the MEAP is not a good idea. These tests cover what has been learned over time; last minute studying will not help much, if any. Encouraging your child to keep up with class work is, and will be, the best preparation for any test he/she will take.

• Read with your child and encourage him/her to read a variety of materials.

The Day of the Test

• You can help your child do well on test days by encouraging him/her to relax and to feel positive about testing.

• A good night’s sleep and a good breakfast always help performance.

• Be sure your child is at school on time.

• When your child returns home, ask about the testing and how he/she thought everything went.

After the Tests

• Ask your child’s teacher, principal, or counselor to review test results with you.

• Discuss the scores with your child. Look for areas of strength and for areas where he/she may need help.

• Attend parent-teacher conferences.