Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions
of students and parents.
- When is the TAKS test for third graders?
- How much time do the students have to take the test?
- Do they take breaks during the test?
- What if my child is sick on the day of the test?
- What happens if my child fails the test?
- What can I do to help my child prepare for the TAKS test?
- If my child makes the A honor roll, will they pass the TAKS test?
When is the TAKS test for third graders?
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How much time do the students have to take the test?
The test will start in the morning after a healthy snack and
drink is served
to each student, usually about 8:30 a.m. The students are not
timed and
have all day, until school is out.
Do they take breaks during the test?
Yes, students may take a break, as long as they leave the room
seperately to
avoid the opportunity to discuss the test. They may stop and
stretch or
rest as needed.
What if my child is sick on the day of the test?
The child can take the test on the next day or sometime during
the week.
What happens if my child fails the test?
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What can I do to help my child prepare for the TAKS test?
Encourage your child to read as often as possible. Model reading
at home so
that your child sees that reading is important. Talk about
things that you
do together, so your child will hear a variety of vocabulary.
Use the TAKS
books that were given out at the TAKS meeting earlier this year
if you feel
your child needs the extra help.
For math, look at the work that comes home in the Thursday folder
so you
will know what your child is learning in school. Ask questions
about the
concepts you see covered on the work sent home. Ask addition,
subtraction,
and multiplication facts to your child to keep them in practice.
Show
interest in what they are doing in school, as you look over their
work in
their folders on Thursdays. Also a math TAKS book with all the
tested
objectives was passed out at the meeting for you to use if you so
choose.
If my child makes the A honor roll, will they pass the TAKS test?
Looking at past history, I can say probably. Nothing is
guaranteed, and a
few students have test anxiety which causes them to perform
poorly on the
test. I try to make them comfortable with the types of questions
asked on
the test and the layout of the test, so they will calm down when
they see
the
real test. Another problem is when the student is so anxious to
get the
test over
with that they speed through it, without being careful. I try to
create a
combination of a little stress, and a lot of determination and
confidence.
This way, they try very hard, but don't panic about it.