Radio Commentary
Tests are an important part of a
child’s education. Still, it is important to keep in mind what they can and
cannot show.
A test can indicate what a student
knows in a given subject. It can also show the types of reasoning a student
finds difficult or easy to do.
A test can also reveal what a
student still needs to learn. It can point out weaknesses and challenges, and
show where further focus could make a difference.
What a test cannot show is how hard
a student has tried. It can’t show the amount of studying that took place or
the effort that was put into trying to learn the material.
For some students, it takes little
effort to do well on tests. They instinctively know what kinds of answers are
being sought by nature of the questions.
Others study very hard but find it
more difficult to show what they know and obtain high scores.
Parents need to make sure children
know that whatever they score on a test, they are stilled loved. It may seem
obvious, but it’s easy to forget and very important to children who are trying
hard to do their best.
All children want to do well on
tests. But realistically, they simply won’t be able to do so 100 percent of the
time.
Make sure your children know you
support their efforts, not just the numbers they are able to attain.
