LDA-FL, Inc

                331 E. Henry Street

                    Punta Gorda, Florida   33950

                  941-637-8957  Office     941-637-0617  Fax

                Email:  LDAF00@sunline.net

 

FCAT ADVICE

With only a month to go before the FCAT test the pressure on your child might be quite high. There are a number of things you can do to help them including:

  • Help them visualize test questions and draw out the answers

  • Give them clues that help them eliminate the obviously wrong answers and narrow down the choices

  • If they are supposed to get extra time and/or a quiet room to take the test, check with their Special Education Specialist and make sure they get the agreed to accommodations

  • Before the test:
    • Make sure they get a good night�s sleep
    • Make them a breakfast that they like
    • If they take medication, make sure they take it early enough so they alert by the time they get to school
    • If they wear glasses, make sure they bring them to the test and they are clean
    • Have them bring a bottle of water to the test
    • Give them positive feedback and encouragement � keep the tension level low and their confidence high

With a month to go, it is also not too late to get professional help. Find a tutor who knows how to help students pass the FCAT.

Mira Halpert M.Ed. is developer of the 3D Learner Program � that is designed to help students who learn best when they see and experience information to improve reading comprehension, test scores, attention and self-esteem. You can visit her website at www.3dlearner.com or call Mira at 954-341-2578.