1. Avoid scheduling appointments for your child that would take him or her out of a scheduled testing session.
2. Let your child know that the tests are important.
3. Encourage your child to try for his/her best so the results will reflect your child’s knowledge as accurately as
4. possible.
5. Encourage your child to relax and to feel positive about testing.
6. A good night’s sleep and a good breakfast always help performance.
7. Be sure your child is at school on time.
8. When your child returns home, ask about the testing and how he/she thought everything went.
9. Support your child’s best efforts with encouragement and praise.
10. Have your child repeat the Following to You:

I Will Beat the MEAP by Doing My Best!!