MAP Testing Coming Up

For those of you that are teachers or know teachers, you know that the MAP is a very important indicator that the government uses to measure student learning and success. Each state has their own goals and indicators of how well their schools are doing and Missouri has some pretty high standards. This, of course, causes some stress in the education community. If your children are in school, you have undoubtedly already received notice that MAP testing will begin soon and what to expect in the days of preparation.

How Can I Help My Child Do Well On Tests?

Here are a few suggestions for parents who want to help their children do well on tests.

• First and most important, talk to your child’s teacher often to monitor your child’s progress and find out what activities you can do at home to help your child.
• Make sure your child does his or her homework.
• Make sure your child is well-rested and eats a well-rounded diet.
• Have a variety of books and magazines at home to encourage your child’s curiosity.
• Don’t be overly anxious about test scores, but encourage your child to take tests seriously.
• Don’t judge your child on the basis of a simple test score.

As a parent, you cannot control everything when it comes to your children, but what you can really might affect your child’s success on these types of tests. According to a study by the U.S. Department of Education, nearly 90 percent of the difference in eighth-grade mathematics standardized-test scores can be attributed to parental control over three factors: school attendance, varied reading materials at home, and regulated television watching. So keep being a parent and do what you can to help your child succeed in school.

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