How to Help Your Young Child Study for Tests

Children begin to develop study habits when they start school. With good study habits, they have a better chance of learning the basics in their early school years. Here are some ways to help them:

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Homework
• Test Review Material
• Pencil
• Paper
• Index cards(maybe)
• A little time

1. Scan homework assignments to be sure they are complete.

2. Flash cards are helpful when they are learning words. The child should be able to tell you their story on a Reading comprehension test. Call out Spelling words. Can they match definitions with words?

3. Flash cards are helpful for single digit addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Make your own short math test, or pull random problems from the book or workbook.

4. For Language, Social Studies, and Science: Call out the test review material, whether it's study guides, worksheets, or the book. Make sure they can match definitions with words, and understand the important concepts.