TCAP TIPS
PROVIDE LOTS OF OPPORTUNITY FOR REST
* Have a set bedtime and wake-time.
*Sleep+Sleep+Sleep = A Healthy Brain
PROVIDE A HEALTHY BREAKFAST
*Less sugar and high fiber is best.
*Protein= long term energy
PROVIDE ENCOURAGEMENT
*Encourage your child to do their personal best.
*Remind them that this test is only one measure of their academic performance and does not determine self worth.
MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS ON TIME
*If your child is showing obvious signs of illness, do not send them to school.
TRY NOT TO PANIC
*Remind your child not to get scared
*Remind your child not to get frustrated
*Remind them relaxed = better performance
DISCUSS TEST ANXIETY
A certain degree of test anxiety is normal and may help student's prepare, work more effectively, and remain focused during testing.
*Share and discuss feelings of anxiety
*Talk about the test in a positive way
*Have realistic expectations
*Ecnourage his/her personal best