Moms Talk: Prepping Your Child for Testing

It's testing time.

The Los Angeles Unified School District is testing students in most grades as part of standardized testing throughout California.

Teachers in some schools have sent home instructions for parents to make sure their children are well-fed and get plenty of sleep. Some teachers have even suspended homework for the next two weeks.

Teachers suggest keeping the student calm the week before testing, and don't emphasize the importance of the test. Also, don't make it seem meaningless.

The state Department of Education's California Standards Tests, or CSTs, are given to students in grades two to 11 in English and Math.

Here is a link to information about them: cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sr/css05rtq.asp.

Are there parents out there with any suggestions for making the testing period easier for kids?

Here are a few suggestions, with links, but please put some of your best suggestions below, too.

* Preparing for Tests

* Top 5 Ways to Prepare Students for Standardized Tests 

* Test-Taking Strategies for Three Subject Areas 

* Help Students Develop Standards for Evaluating Their Work