MAP Testing is Beginning!

Dear Families,

MAP testing is beginning next week.  Please take a moment to look at these links to help prepare you and your student(s).

http://warmup.nwea.org/warmup_start_educators_mpg.html
(This is a video made for educators to watch with their students but is informational for families as well.)

http://www.stjoe.k12.il.us/parenttoolkit.pdf
(NWEA's parent toolkit...lots of information in here, still an easy read!)

http://clinton.k12.wi.us/maptest_sites/map_reading_rit.html
(Great site that has Reading Practice by RIT Band.)

http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/study-skills-test-taking/standardized-tests-prepare-and-interpret-results
Suggestions from Scholastic:

• Standardized tests: How can you help your child prepare?

• Optimize brain power.
  Teachers say the students who struggle the most on testing days are the ones who didn't have enough sleep or a good breakfast the day of the test.
• Encourage good study habits and challenge critical-thinking skills.
• Know what to expect.
• Look at your child's past performance.
• Provide practice opportunities.  
• Relax and remain positive.