Make sure your child maintains perfect attendance during the testing and throughout the year. If your child becomes ill during the week of the test, notify the school. Make plans for the child to complete the test by March 9, 2001. Make sure your child gets eight to ten hours of sleep each night the week of the test. Make sure your child eats a good breakfast on testing days.
Many schools ask children to bring a snack during testing week.
Provide your child with a healthy snack, such as juice or fruit, cheese, crackers, a tortilla, a sandwich or granola bar. Avoid sugary snacks such as candy or cookies. Make your child s life as stress-free as possible during test week. Expect your child to be tired during the week of the test. Encourage your child to do their best on the test.