Here are some tips
for helping prepare your child for MCA testing:
Early to bed - A good
night’s sleep is very important the night before the test. Most children need
at least 10 hours of sleep to perform their best.
Prepare a good breakfast - Test morning
is not the time for a high-sugar snack or no breakfast at all. A nutritious and
filling breakfast is a must.
Take it seriously - Schools use
this information to identify students’ strengths and areas of growth, so
encourage your child to do their best.
Relax - Try not to be
nervous before the test. Take a few deep breaths. Close your eyes for a moment
and tell yourself to just stay calm and focused.
Listen Up - Pay close
attention to the teacher’s instructions and carefully read the test
instructions to make sure you understand exactly what you’re supposed to do.
Move on/don’t get stuck - If you’re
having a hard time with one question, leave it and go on to other questions.
Come back to finish it later.
Instill Confidence- Tell your
child that s/he is ready and that they will do well. We have to believe it—to achieve it!
Send out on a Positive Note- Studies have
shown that students who have a stress-free morning—do better on the test.
