Love it or hate NAPLAN happened again this year and at the heart of it, beyond the political storm, are the students. NAPLAN has become a high-stakes test and the pressure on our students and teachers seems to grow every year.
If your child has sat for test this year you may be feeling anxiety about the test results.
As a parent how can you manage your child’s NAPLAN results in a way that does not impact negatively on self esteem and confidence and or create anxiety around exams? Really the key is to minimise the fuss surrounding NAPLAN. Here are few tips.
How to deal with NAPLAN results to minimise fuss
1. Their best effort is everything
Don’t discuss your expectations with your child or make a big deal about the results being due. Minimise the whole situation by reminding your child that you just want their best effort and you will be proud of them regardless of the results.