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Test-Taking Tips for Lindbergh Families
April 10, 2015
Lindbergh’s Missouri Assessment Program testing window is April 13-May 8 for students in grades 3-8, and Lindbergh High School students will take their end-of-course assessments later this month in algebra, biology, English II and government. LHS juniors are also scheduled to take the ACT exam Saturday, April 28.
Families can be a great help to students in both long- and short-term test preparation. Tests can tell families how well their students are doing in school, how well they are performing against educational standards, how they compare to other students in their grade, and in what areas they need assistance to improve achievement.
In general, tests can show children’s strengths and weaknesses to demonstrate where extra support is needed.
Long-Term Strategies
Concord Elementary School celebrated the beginning of MAP testing on April 10 with a schoolwide assembly. Dressed as their favorite superheroes, students and staff squared off in a quiz show game about the MAP test. In addition, Susan Bryant’s fifth-grade class created a parody video to the tune of “Uptown Funk.” Students helped write the lyrics, recorded vocals, choreographed dance moves and recorded other classrooms around the school. Click here to watch the video.
Lindbergh’s Missouri Assessment Program testing window is April 13-May 8 for students in grades 3-8, and Lindbergh High School students will take their end-of-course assessments later this month in algebra, biology, English II and government. LHS juniors are also scheduled to take the ACT exam Saturday, April 28.
Families can be a great help to students in both long- and short-term test preparation. Tests can tell families how well their students are doing in school, how well they are performing against educational standards, how they compare to other students in their grade, and in what areas they need assistance to improve achievement.
In general, tests can show children’s strengths and weaknesses to demonstrate where extra support is needed.
Long-Term Strategies
- Encourage study and review of subjects throughout the year
- Show interest and ask questions about subject material
- Ask children how they come up with ideas or answers
- Practice vocabulary words in conversation
- Encourage writing, and have your child start a journal
- Encourage and role model reading skills
- Suggest class participation
- Talk about effective note taking skills
- Correct and understand mistakes
- Plan study time and space
- Encourage use of an assignment calendar
- Be available to help with homework
- Help with material review
- Arrange for practice tests
- Set realistic expectations
- Have children well-rested
- Have a positive attitude
- Serve healthy meals; the brain needs fuel
- Help children relax
- Answer questions about the test as honestly as possible
- Give plenty of hugs
- Read directions carefully
- Complete the questions that you know for sure
- Eliminate wrong answers on multiple choice questions
- Make sure the question number and number on answer sheet match
- Pace yourself and don’t spend too much time on questions you don’t know
- Check answers at the end if time permits
- Have extra pencils and erasers handy
- Wear comfortable clothes
- Think positively and breathe deeply
From assemblies to videos, schools are using a variety of activities to help students get excited about MAP testing. Check out some of the creative examples below.
Concord Prepares to ZAP the MAP
Concord Elementary School celebrated the beginning of MAP testing on April 10 with a schoolwide assembly. Dressed as their favorite superheroes, students and staff squared off in a quiz show game about the MAP test. In addition, Susan Bryant’s fifth-grade class created a parody video to the tune of “Uptown Funk.” Students helped write the lyrics, recorded vocals, choreographed dance moves and recorded other classrooms around the school. Click here to watch the video.
Truman Dances to MAP Success
Truman Middle School kicked off its MAP preparation with a schoolwide assembly on April 9. The event was highlighted by a staff dance contest. Click here to watch the video.
Truman Middle School kicked off its MAP preparation with a schoolwide assembly on April 9. The event was highlighted by a staff dance contest. Click here to watch the video.
Flyerettes Fire Up Crestwood Students at MAP Assembly
Crestwood Elementary School welcomed the Lindbergh High School Flyerettes for some added energy during the schoolwide MAP assembly Friday, April 17. Students learned the Lindbergh fight song and participated in an exciting trivia competition. Click here to watch a video of the fight song performance.
Crestwood Elementary School welcomed the Lindbergh High School Flyerettes for some added energy during the schoolwide MAP assembly Friday, April 17. Students learned the Lindbergh fight song and participated in an exciting trivia competition. Click here to watch a video of the fight song performance.