As we get closer to GMAS testing for 3rd-8th students in Chatham County public schools I wanted to share a few tips and reminders.
1. Please help your child feel well rested each day of testing by ensuring that they have gone to sleep early the night before. Children 5-12 years old should be getting 10-11 hours of sleep.
2. Provide a calm and peaceful morning by having everything prepared the night before and waking up on time to not feel rushed.
3. Provide a breakfast with high protein to ensure they are not feeling hungry throughout testing.
4. Ensure your child is well hydrated. Consider sending in a bottle of water that they may sip on during testing. Studies show well hydrated students out perform those that are not, on standardized tests.article about hydrated test takers
5. Provide positive encouragement by urging them to do their very best. Their best is all we are asking for.
Needed snacks for each day of testing:
*If you are able, please send in testing snack Monday April 11 so I can divvy up accordingly. Please let me know if you plan to send in testing snack. We have 13 third graders that will be testing.
1. Cheese Sticks
2. Bananas- read about their value during testing time here last year's gmas blog entry
3. Hard Candy- such as peppermints and lemon heads. The burst of sugar during long testing periods helps them stay energized and focused.
Testing Schedule
Tuesday April 12-Language- Sections 1 & 2
Wednesday April 13- Language- Section 3
Thursday April 14- Math
Friday April 15- Make-Up Testing
Monday April 18- Science
Tuesday April 19- Social Studies
Wednesday April 20- Make-Up Testing
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