Provide a quiet, comfortable place for studying at home. Make sure that your child is well rested on school days and especially the day of a test. Children who are tired are less able to pay attention in class or to handle the demands of a test. Give your child a well rounded diet. A healthy body leads to a healthy, active mind.
Most schools provide free breakfast and lunch for economically disadvantaged students.
If you believe your child qualifies, talk to the school principal. Provide books and magazines for your youngster to read at home. By reading new materials, a child will learn new words that might appear on a test. Ask your child's school about a suggested outside reading list or get suggestions from the public library. It's important for children to review test results.