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If your child is struggling with test in school, speak with your child’s teachers for study and testing tips strategies. Some school districts offer test-taking classes during the school year and summer. Below are some key testing tip for taking “true-false” test.

Read each test question carefully. Look for familiar key words or facts that you learned about the question. Normally true and false question that include words such as “usually,” “generally” or “sometimes” lead to TRUE answers.

True or false questions that include words like “never” or “always” are usually FALSE.

If any part of the question is false, then the entire question is FALSE.

Usually there are more TRUE answers on a true/false test.

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Test taking is a skill developed over a period of time as a student progresses in school. Remember, your child’s ability to take a test is just one area of your child’s academic life. Below is a list of test taking tips that can be applied to improve multiple choice test questions. It’s important that children practice test taking skills on a regular basis.

Practice the following when taking a multiple choice test:

• Read the question twice before you look at the answers
• After reading the question and before looking for the answer provided on the test, try to come up with the correct answer on your own.
• Read all the possible choices before selecting one.
• Use a process of elimination to discover the correct

Some children are great test takers. Other children do not do as well no matter how hard they study. Below are some test taking tips that may help your child improve scores.

• Have your child get plenty of sleep the night before a test. Your child will be more alert and have a better chance of focusing on the test questions.
• Eat breakfast! Eat Lunch! Don’t take a test when your body is low on fuel. Don’t over eat either. Fresh fruits and vegetables along with foods high in protein are excellent sources of fuel. Avoid high fatty or greasy foods such as French fries.
• Take advantage of practice test. Most text books have questions

When studying for essay tests that provide you with questions in advance:

1. Research and find all the information or facts to thoroughly answer the question.
2. Write the essay in advance. Practice answering the essay by actually writing it before you take the test.
3. Study and memorize. Outline key points in your mind.

While taking an essay test it is important to do the following:

1. Read the directions! Read the directions! Read the directions!
2. Only give your opinion if the question(s) asks for your opinion.
3. Be neat and organized with your thoughts and writing. Neater papers often score higher.
4. If the question is asking for facts, then stick to the fact. Do not provide your opinion unless you are asked for it.
5. Write down and provide