It’s normal for test anxiety to kick in days before the exam, but it can affect your child’s performance and test scores. The key to reducing test anxiety is to create a chill and supportive vibe at home throughout the preparation period leading up to test day. Instead of stressing about the score, focus on […]

Starting early is the best way to prep for the STAR test. Early preparation gives your child more time to focus on building skills in the core concepts, especially reading and math. For reading, encourage them to read various materials—books, magazines, newspapers, online articles—to build up their vocabulary and comprehension. In math, brush up on […]

Time management is very important for the STAR assessment because it is a timed test. Practice under timed conditions to make your child comfortable with the pace during test day and they don’t miss out on some questions. Practice tests will help them get a feel for how much time they spend on each question […]

Online practice tests are great, but it is helpful to look for other tools too. Look for study guides that are designed for the STAR test. They often contain explanations of key concepts as well as extra practice exercises to work on. Websites like Khan Academy offer free practice materials that are very useful. If […]