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BY CHRISTOPHER S . SEFCHECK , Director of Curriculum , Instruction & Assessment

Spring is here and that can only mean one thing - Testing Time . Yes , it is that stressful time of the year when students begin to feel the pressure of PSSAs or Keystone Exams . Hopefully , these tips and strategies below can help you or your child perform at their best :

Before the Test ( s )
• Try to relax , your teachers have you totally prepared
• Get a good night ’ s sleep the night before any of your tests
• Eat a good , nutritious breakfast , which includes protein , the morning of the test
• Be on time to school and for the test
• Care about what you are doing

Testing Time

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During the Test ( s )
• Stretch often , especially during breaks
• Don ’ t let the test intimidate you
• Approach the test like a few mini-tests , not one big test
• Read all the questions before the passages so you know what to look for
• Read in chunks ; check your understanding and comprehension before continuing to read
• Make sure you are coloring in the answers in the correct space provided
• Give it your best shot and come back to questions that you were unsure of
• Eliminate answers you know are not correct as soon as you can
• Don ’ t be in a rush and don ’ t cheat
After the Test ( s )
• Go back through only the sections you are permitted and review the questions / answers again
• Make sure all erasure marks are completely cleared
• Try to relax and don ’ t worry , you will be fine
Everyone works very hard throughout the year to teach and learn . Please remember that the test should be your best effort , but these tests may not be the best indicator of how much you have learned . If you always do your best and keep learning , you will be the best you can be !
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