CRCT Test Taking Tips! The night before the test… Be sure your child gets a good nights sleep

CRCTTest Taking Tips!

The night before the test…

• Be sure your child gets a good nights sleep.

The day of the test, make sure your child:• Eats a nutritious breakfast.• Comes to school!• Arrives on time.

The day of the test remind your child to:

• Relax.• Have a positive attitude.• We will provide him/her with

two pencils.

During the test remind your child to:• Take his/her time.• Follow along as we read each

question.

During the test remind your child to:• look at each answer CAREFULLY. Remember, there may

be some TRICKY questions!

• Even if he/she knows the answer, still read the other options to avoid being fooled by the test tricksters!

During the test…

• Mark out (mentally) the questions you know are definitely not correct.

• Narrow down your answer and make your best choice.

If your child is stuck on a question remind him/her:• Not to panic!

• Take a deep breath. Read it again.

During the math section…

• Your child may use a separate sheet of paper to work out the math problems.

• Remind him/her to draw pictures, make tally marks, or use whatever strategies that work best for him/her.

Your child should always double check his/her

answers!

Do your best!

And remind your child that…

HE/SHE KNOWS THIS STUFF!!

Follow these tips and the CRCT will be…

A piece of cake!