Standardized Test Preparation Strategies

The video discusses the importance of standardized tests in evaluating student performance and offers three tips for parents to help their children prepare. Tip 1 emphasizes that children are ready and should focus on test-taking skills. Tip 2 advises against spending excessively on test prep materials, suggesting free resources like Lumis Learning. Tip 3 highlights the importance of maintaining a regular routine during test week to reduce anxiety. The video reassures parents and students that while tests are important, they are just one measure of progress.

What is one of the main purposes of standardized tests according to the introduction?

• To evaluate teacher performance

• To rank students within their class

• To assess student performance compared to peers

• To determine school funding

What is the primary goal of teachers during the test preparation period?

• To reduce homework

• To complete the curriculum

• To teach test-taking skills

• To organize field trips

Why is it important to go back into the text during a test?

• To find the longest answer

• To confirm the correct answer with evidence

• To change the question

• To skip the question

In the rattlesnake question example, what was the strategy used to find the correct answer?

• Eliminating wrong answers and using text evidence

• Asking a friend

• Choosing the first option

• Guessing the answer

What is a recommended resource for free test prep materials?

• Online shopping websites

• East Brunswick Public Library

• Private tutoring centers

• School bookstores

Why is it important to maintain a regular routine during test week?

• To avoid going to school

• To allow for last-minute studying

• To reduce anxiety and ensure punctuality

• To have more time for test preparation

What should parents encourage their children to do regarding standardized tests?

• To focus only on test scores

• To try their best and reassure them they are ready

• To study all night before the test

• To ignore the tests