This Tuesday, May 3rd,marks the beginning of the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge tests or NJASK for elementary and middle schoolers across the state. May 3-6 will be testing for 6th,7th and 8th graders, while the following week, May 9-13 will be testing for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders.
Testing has become an integral part of an American education. More and more states are requiring testing proficiency for promotion and graduation, and parents need to help prepare their children for these exams. Sometime last week, your children should have brought home a sample test booklet. If you did not receive this booklet or may have misplaced it, you can find it here: https://www.measinc.com/nj/njask/default.aspx .
In final preparations for these weeks of testing, we have prepared a list of Do’s and Don’ts to help your children prepare for exams.
DO make sure your child completes homework assignments and class projects. Because tests reflect overall achievement, the more effort your child puts into learning, the more likely he or she will do well on tests.
DON’T judge your child on the basis of one test score. Test scores are not the perfect indicator of what your child can achieve, and a variety of factors can influence a test score. If your child has been struggling for the majority of this school year, however, and they do poorly on the NJASK, it may be an indication that they are having trouble with the bigger picture of school and may need some extra outside help.
DO, however, use your child’s test results to chart his or her academic progress. Educational assessments are among the best diagnostic tools educators and parents have at their disposal. By using rest results wisely, both you and your child’s teacher can build a personalized learning program with home activities that will help your child succeed.
DO support your child. Praise her for what she does best. When your child feels good about himself, he will do his best.
DO provide books and magazines for your child to read at home. Reading new materials can encourage your child to learn new words that might appear on a test. For a suggested age-appropriate reading list, visit www.BookAdventure.com.
DON’T allow your child to skimp on sleep or breakfast. Make sure that your child is well-rested and eats a well-balanced breakfast on school days- especially the day of a big test. A well-rested, healthy body leads to a healthy, active mind.
Good luck to all of our students on your NJASK!
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