5 Mar, 2009
Reviewing For a Test
Posted by julie @ 3:54 pm
Shelved under Being a (Special Ed) Teacher, Bits and Pieces, Parenting

Its the time of the year when finals test (well, at least in this corner of the world) are given and even if parents are excitedly looking forward to summer vacation (minus the heat) to take a rest from waking up and bringing their children to and from school, final tests are actually dreaded time

It is best to prepare ahead before time runs out and the test schedules are staring at you right at your doorstep:

  1. PLAN YOUR STUDY TIME by starting to review bits and pieces a few weeks before the test schedule
  2. For the older students (and moms of the younger ones) ORGANIZING the notes before review wold help a lot
  3. SUMMARIZE. your notes for easy studying
  4. No need to memorize everything as long as the concepts are understood
  5. Try different types of ways to review, not just by reading the notes like games for smaller children, reviewing concepts inserted in day-to-day conversations (Science concepts as well as Social Studies concepts would be beneficial with this kind of review)..
  6. Prepare a MOCK TEST using different types of tests like multiple choice, fill in the blanks, definition of terms, identification of concepts.

There, these are just some tips on how to review for a test and I wish those who will take the test the best :)

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6 Mar, 2009 @ 8:01 pm
sassy mom said:

tell me about it — as I write my son’s singing “lab na lab talaga ako ng aking mom” to the tune of the Tiki Tiki commercial. He’s making fun of me because I am asking him to finish another mock test I prepared. hehehe.

7 Mar, 2009 @ 7:53 pm
annamanila said:

And last but not the least, DON’T CRAM.

10 Mar, 2009 @ 11:44 pm
camille said:

t. julie.. not every mother (like you perhaps) have the time or the privilege to prepare for mock tests, reviewer and stuff like that.. i’m not even a full-time working mom at that…(just part-time) maybe you could suggest more practical, realistic and time-saving ways of helping our children review.. what you mentioned though are ideal…for the perfect mother, that is… i could just imagine how it is for mothers whose child/children are those with special needs.. maybe you could give tips on how to help them when exams are just around the corner..

16 Mar, 2009 @ 12:31 pm
Lynn said:

Hi Julie. This post came to mind as I am in the middle of reviewing my daughter. It’s finals week. As always, during long tests, I have to take a leave for at least 2 days to help her study her major subjects. The scope of their finals is from cover to cover. Imagine that.

Preparing mock tests prove to be very helpful especially for long tests. Helping children review for their tests is not a walk in the park both for parents and children. It takes a great deal of preparation. True, we have to study ahead of time. For moms (and dads for that matter), it’s not easy to prepare for work sheets. It’s like you are also a student reading and understanding everything. Talagang babalik ka sa pag-aaral. But this is one of the ways our children will understand how important studying is. Eventually, they will be able to study on their own. I couldn’t wait. Haha. :D

17 Mar, 2009 @ 12:47 pm
DepEd teacher said:

You have a short but fruitful advise. Where do you teach?

Public or private.

20 Mar, 2009 @ 8:44 am
julie said:

Camille, I don’t have all the time and the privilege (like you insinuated) to do all these things because even if I teach special needs children, I home school my prep and grade 2 children at the same time. Plus we don’t have house help.

These tips are about as practical, realistic and time-saving as you can get them. I hope you can come back and read other comments especially by Lynn who has a full-time job and who has a busy laundry business on the side.

Now, if in case you can’t make time to do these things I have listed, I suggest you get a tutor for your children. At least, you don’t have to worry about doing these things for them.

20 Mar, 2009 @ 8:51 am
julie said:

Thanks for finding the list short but fruitful :)

I teach in an intervention center :)

20 Mar, 2009 @ 8:54 am
julie said:

Salen, at least di ba, he knows you love him :) We only want the best for our children so we do these things for them :)

20 Mar, 2009 @ 8:57 am
julie said:

So true, Lynn, if we don’t have the time, we make time.I know because you always go home early from work during these times and really exert a lot of effort to guide your daughter.

After all, they should be, I mean, they ARE our highest priorities, right :)

20 Mar, 2009 @ 9:03 am
julie said:

MRC, of course, but a lot of people are guilty with this one so we better start the “training” early. I am thankful I did for my eldest daughter just asks for help from me if in case she needs some help, for her homework and review sessions :)

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