Parents can help children do their best

• Be supportive.
• Don't show anxiety and don't judge children based on a single text.
• Foster a positive attitude.
• Encourage your children to try hard and take the test seriously.
• Help your children stay calm.
• Remind them to bring a No. 2 pencil with a good eraser.
• Make sure they get a good night's sleep and eat a good breakfast.
• Encourage them to develop good work habits at home and school.
• Make sure your children attend school regularly.
• Follow up with your children and their teachers after the test to review results.
• Space studying over days and weeks instead of cramming the night before.  Real learning occurs through studying that takes place over time.
• Read the directions carefully when the teacher hands out the test.  Ask the teacher to explain if you don't understand them.
• Look quickly at the entire test to see what types of questions are included.  This will help you pace yourself.
• If you don't know the answer to a question, skip it and go on.  Don't waste time worrying about it.  Mark it so you can return to it if you have time at the end.