What Every Parent Should Know About Testing Graphic version of this page Skip main page content to go to site map. Testing Taking tests will be a part of your child's entire life. Tests are used not only in school but also in the workplace. They can also be required for getting jobs, obtaining a driver's license, or qualifying for a competitive event, hobby, or recreational activity.
Tests are here to stay.
As a parent, you have the right to know about the tests your child will take. And you can help your child by understanding what they attempt to measure and how test results are used. Your attitude about tests is also important. Your child will be more comfortable taking tests and possibly even do better on them if you help him or her to see tests not as barriers or problems, but as opportunities. It's important to think about testing as an ongoing part of your child's education.