Do you want to help your child perform his/her best?  Encourage your child to try a few of the following ideas. Who knows, it might make a difference!

• Do something you enjoy, like listening to music or watching TV before you go to bed. This will help you relax.
• Get enough rest tonight. You NEED between 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night to function best.  Sleep is food for the brain!
• Wake up early so that you don’t need to rush through having breakfast and getting ready.
• Have a balanced breakfast and don’t add anything new to your diet.  Eggs, yogurt, or bananas are always good options.
• Before leaving home, check that you have everything you will need – especially your CHARGED MacBook!
• When you arrive to school, head to your designated testing room with plenty of time to spare. A lot of unexpected events can happen on your way there and you do not want to be late!
• If there are people around who are panicking, avoid them!
• Use the restroom before the exam starts. The sections can be quite long and there is no time to waste.
• If you are anxious during the exam, try deep breathing. Deliberate, slow, deep breathing exercises can significantly increase your body’s coping mechanisms.