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Spring is here 鈥� meaning it鈥檚 that time of year when children across the country are asked to show what they know by taking their state鈥檚 annual tests in math and English language arts.

As the expert on your child, you see firsthand all the different ways he or she is developing. Along with grades and teacher feedback, the state test can help you know how well your child is mastering the grade-level skills needed to keep progressing in school.

Most state tests today go beyond the 鈥渇ill in the bubble鈥� tests, covering skills children need to succeed in the real world 鈥� like critical thinking and problem-solving. These tests also provide valuable feedback on your child鈥檚 academic progress and whether he or she is performing at or above grade level. With this detailed insight, you and your child鈥檚 teacher can best support his or her learning and growth.

As your child prepares to take this year鈥檚 annual state test, partnered with the National PTA and Univision to . Here is what you need to know:

1. The what, when, and how. Ask your child鈥檚 teacher about details such as: How long does the test take? When will my child be taking the test in each subject? When and how will I get the results?

2. How to use the score report. Last year鈥檚 state test results can help you and the teacher understand where your child may still need extra support and where progress has been made.

3. Bring on the challenge! We know tests can be nerve-racking, but you can boost your child鈥檚 self-confidence by showing him or her how to take on challenges with a positive attitude and determination. Remind your child to take his or her time, and to try his or her best. By looking at the practice test with you, your child will know what to expect.

4. It鈥檚 about the big picture. Along with grades and classroom work, the state test is a good measure of how well your child is progressing in grade-level math and English. Even if your child gets good grades, check out the state test results to see how well he or she understands specific concepts needed for the next grade.

You can set your child up for success on testing day 鈥� familiarize yourself with what is expected on the test, review the grade-specific practice test, and be ready to ask your child鈥檚 teacher about how best to support your child鈥檚 preparation at home.

Bibb Hubbard is the founder and president of , an organization that connects parents to useful information and simple actions they can take to help their child thrive in school and life.

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