April 10, 2019
Tips for a Successful ILEARN Test
The week before:
Move any scheduled appointments to a date outside testing week or to the afternoons if possible.
Discuss the upcoming test and what may be happening to help prepare them for it.
The night before:
Ensure your student eats a healthy dinner.
Plan on a normal nights sleep.
Lay out uniform for the next day.
If stress and anxiety are a problem play a game, go for a walk. Physical and mental activity will help relieve the stress.
The morning of:
Have the student up early enough to enable them to prepare without rushing.
Eat a healthy, but not heavy breakfast. Remember we are testing at 8:00 AM
During the test:
Breathe. As simple as it may seem many of our students find themselves holding their breath creating unnecessary stress and anxiety.
Help instill confidence. Remind them to think positive thoughts. Get them to “Self talk” (Tell themselves they will do his/her best and they are well prepared for the test). They can do this well!
