STAAR TEST PRACTICE TIPS

Staar testing will be here before you know it. In an effort to reduce your child's anxiety and build a mindset that allows them to do their best on test day, Dr. Kaye Rogers gives some great tips to start preparing your child for the test now!

Seek out the advice of your child’s teacher.
Get in touch with your child’s teacher(s). Share your concerns or worries, and ask if they have any of their own that relate to your child’s performance. Ask the teacher if there is anything you can do at home to help get your child ready for the test.

De-mystify the STAAR.
The STAAR is a comprehensive exam of information your student has studied all year. That means it’s not really different from the other tests your child has already been taking. Taking a “Hey, you’ve already done this” approach with your child can help reduce some of the stress he might be feeling about the STAAR test.

Be an encourager.
Kids take their cues from parents and teachers, even when they don’t seem to be listening. Put your own concerns or opinions about state testing aside in favor of an encouraging dialogue with your child.

Invest in school, all year round.
One testing tip that makes more difference than all of the others combined: Attend class regularly, Participate, Keep up with your assignments, and Ask for help when you don’t understand something.

Find some sample math tests to help prepare them for the real thing HERE: https://conta.cc/3cI7qVs