These workshops can help to improve scores by familiarizing students with the structure and layout of the tests. This section was not intended to answer all of the questions about testing, but to point out some issues and to indicate where some answers can be found. Additional information on testing can be found in the Resource Materials Section of this web. The National urban League is committed to working towards the elimination of test bias and the inappropriate or illegal use of tests. Encourage your child to listen carefully to all test-taking directions given by the teacher and to ask questions about those directions that are not clear.
Hunger can detract from a good test performance.
Make sure that your child is in school during the testing sessions. Do not plan any doctor or dental appointments on test dates. Make sure that you are aware of your child's performance and that you can help interpret the results to your child when test results become available from the teacher. Remember to keep well-informed about your child's tests. Know how test results are used, and how they will affect your child's placement in school.