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How To Help Your Teen Ace the Test

By Denise Witmer, About.com

Teens need supportive surroundings when they are faced with the challenges of school. You can help your teen get better grades on his tests by using these tips.
Difficulty: Average
Time Required: On-going

Here's How:

  1. Make a quiet space available to your teen to study.

  2. Have supplies ready for studying. Sharpened pencils, index cards and highlighters should all be accessible to your teenager.

  3. Try not to worry about the test in front of your teen. Keep your tone of voice upbeat and positive.

  4. Be available to help your teen if they need someone to quiz them or look over sample problems.

  5. Encourage your teen to keep their healthy habits at this time. Let you teenager know that eating too much junk food while studying or not getting enough sleep before a test is not a good idea.

Tips:

  1. How many school nights a week is your teen allowed out?(leisure time only)

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