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Withers, Graeme – 1991
This book is directed toward all persons taking tests and examinations at school, for a new job, for college or university entrance, or for promotion. Topics discussed include: things students should ask themselves before taking a test, the difference between tests and examinations, ways of feeling good about a test or examination, tactics and…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Books, College Entrance Examinations, Guidelines
Moke, Susan, Ed.; Shermis, Michael, Ed. – 1992
This manual is a resource book for organizers and leaders and parent groups who want to explore specific strategies to use in helping children do better on tests. The guide contains material necessary to conduct a 1- or 1.5-hour session on how parents can help children become better test-takers and reduce their test anxiety. The guide includes:…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities, Family Literacy, Parent Child Relationship
Download full textAntes, Richard L. – 1989
Suggestions for students, parents, and teachers on how to prepare students to take standardized tests are presented. The value of deliberate efforts to teach students test-taking skills is supported by research. Activities to prepare students include the following: (1) teachers should develop some of their tests and worksheets in formats similar…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc., Chicago, IL. – 1982
Ideas and activities for helping children attain success in school, in friendships and in sports are presented in this handbook for parents. The areas covered are: (1) developing a winning attitude; (2) increasing self-confidence; (3) improving reading skills; (4) gaining good study habits; (5) improving test-taking skills; (6) doing homework; (7)…
Descriptors: Cultural Activities, Elementary Secondary Education, Homework, Interpersonal Relationship
Moke, Susan; Shermis, Michael – 1996
Providing strategies for parents to use to show their children how to take an active role in their own learning, this book discusses developing successful study skills, how speaking and listening can enhance your children's reading and writing skills, and techniques to help children expand their vocabularies. It focuses on helping children how to…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Citizen Participation, Communication Skills, Cooperative Learning
Neiner, Christine M.; And Others – 1995
The Ohio sixth-grade proficiency test is intended to measure a student's literacy level and basic competency in writing, reading, mathematics, citizenship, and science. This guide is designed to help parents prepare their fifth- and sixth-grade children for this proficiency test. An introduction, "Important Information," outlines three…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Achievement Tests, Aptitude Tests, Basic Skills
