Radio Commentary
Testing is the student’s equivalent of death and taxes — an absolute certainty in modern classrooms, especially at the end of the year.
Some students don’t seem to get very stressed about tests. Others feel anxiety and need help to do their best.
A publication titled “Principal Communicator” outlined four words starting with “R” that can help parents help their children feel confident about tests: Being Receptive, Relaxed, Ready, and Rested.
It makes sense that being “ready” is of critical importance.
Tests measure a child’s knowledge at a given point in time.
Parents can help by making sure their child has completed and reviewed all the schoolwork that the test will measure.
Get informed about the nature of the tests at each grade level, and pay special attention to test dates.
Ask how the school prepares students for these tests and what support a parent can provide.
Another very important trait, that can be overlooked or ignored during periods of intense studying, is for a student to be “rested.”
Make sure your child gets plenty of sleep the night before a test and a good, nutritious breakfast that morning.
Receptive, relaxed, ready, and rested: These four preparation traits could help ease the stress of year-end tests.
