I hope you enjoy the video posted above. This new feature, entitled "This Week at Trinity," will be seen frequently on this site during the school year. Pictured in today's montage are scenes from our Science Olympiad party, the induction of our "TPS Corporation" AR program, the "Great Flood of 2009," and a guest speaker, Dr. Lynn Stallings from Kennesaw State University, in our math department.
Exam Prep 101
Exams are introduced at the middle school level here at Trinity to help your child prepare for higher-stakes testing in upper school and beyond. With one week to go before the first test, it is certainly not too early to begin daily preparation.
Look carefully at the upcoming exam schedule, outlined at the end of today's blog post. Work backward from each exam day, and plan your study time carefully. Start today -- cramming doesn't work.
Here are some specific study tips to remember when preparing for important tests:
As was mentioned in this post from a couple of weeks ago, select a specific study time and place each day. While you want your child to learn how to study alone, it doesn't hurt to help your student organize his materials and plan his study sessions. Guidance in this area is a good thing, and will allow for more independent work in future years.
Take some time to help your child by quizzing the material studied in those solitary sessions. You may simply call out questions from your child's notes, or you can create flash cards to aid with this. Use a variety of question styles, thinking of the possible ways you might see a question phrased on a test.
Allow for breaks if your child becomes frustrated. A frustrated student will not retain much material. To that end, provide encouragement to your student. Positive thoughts, a "can-do" attitude, and the expectation that one will do well are all certainly helpful when taking a high-stakes test.
Use the following acrostic to help you remember some basic tips for exam preparation:
S - T - U - D - Y
S - Sleep at least 8 hours a night leading up to exams. Also remember to eat well. Good nutrition and adequate rest will boost performance.
T - Take Careful Notes during upcoming review sessions. If the teacher mentions something in a review session, you can bet your bottom dollar it will be on the exam!
U - Understanding Check for this when helping your child study. It is not enough to simply remember facts. Material that is thoroughly understood can be applied to a variety of exam question types.
D - Don't Procrastinate! Waiting until the last minute to "cram" for exams is a terrible mistake. You have time now - use it wisely!
Y - You Can Do It! Lift your child up with encouragement. They need to enter the exam room with confidence!
Here is our upcoming test schedule, including our exam schedule, for the next two weeks:
6th Grade:
No tests before exams
7th Grade:
Tuesday - Science
Wednesday - Keyboarding
8th Grade:
Monday - English
Tuesday - Pre-Algebra
Wednesday - English
Exam Schedule
Friday, May 15:
1st and 2nd Period Exams
6th Grade Science Exam
Monday, May 18:
3rd and 4th Period Exams
6th Grade English Exam
Tuesday, May 19:
5th and 6th Period Exams
6th Grade Math Exam
Wednesday, May 20:
7th Period Exam
6th Grade Social Studies Exam
Make-Up Exam Day
Have a Great Weekend!
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