It’s that Time Again: State Mandated Stating

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Patricia F. Glenn, ED. S.Practice in Motion Training Institute, Inc.1048 Winter Glenn Way, Suite 100Austell, GA 30168Phone: 770-819-6948 practiceinmotion@gmail.com

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Creating a testing plan for success can be one of the best ways to help your child pass smoothly through the process.Crash course studying has not been found to increase test results instead it increases stress and test anxiety.Test stress and failure reduces self-esteem and confidence. Children need to be reassured that they know whatto do and that they have all the information their head to come up with the right answer. Help your childcreate a test plan of action.1.Identify the key areas they are confident about. This increases motivation and the willingness to facethe difficult areas.2.Identify the areas of uncertainty or that require additional study.3.Develop a review schedule 3 to 4 days a week in 30 minutes segments.4.During the study session, help your child identify where the confusion begins. If you are not able toresolve it together, enlist your child’s teacher for assistance.5.Keep a consistent study schedule and the times may be extended if the child chooses to continue butstop prior to the frustration or burnout stage.6.Review the session accomplishments and make any jot lists or notes to help retain key concepts.7.Continue this process until the week prior to testing.8.Spend the last week focusing on all the areas of strength. This will increase confidence and placeattention on the areas with the greater possibilities of success.The week prior to testing:1.Begin increasing water intact to hydrate the body and increase brain function.2.Practice breathing exercises.3.Select one subject each day and spend a short period reviewing equations, formulas, jot lists, and generalconcepts that were taught throughout the year.The night before and the big day:1.Take a warm bath or shower and get plenty of rest2.Rise early the day of testing to avoid rushing3.Eat a moderate breakfast with minimal carbohydrates and increased protein and fiber to decrease sugar fatigue and support stamina and brain function.

Patricia F. Glenn, Ed, S., is the President and Founder of Practice in Motion Training Institute, Inc. in Atlanta, GA. Practice in Motion empowers and equips families to better care for children with special needs. Its staff is trained in many therapeutic disciplines to serve children from preschool through youngadulthood.For more information on setting achievable goals for children, visit www.practiceinmotion.com

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