First Grade Tests: Prep and Practice Information

How Can I Administer First Grade Tests?

Giving a test to first graders is challenging because many first graders are still learning to read and may need guidance while answering questions. If you're giving a first grade math test, you should try to write a test that has minimal reading. You should read the test questions and directions to your students and guide them through each section. It's important that you administer the test in way that only assesses math skills, rather than their ability to read and understand the questions.

If you're giving a first grade reading test, you will probably want to administer it in small groups or one on one. You can minimize student stress by making the reading test seem like a normal activity. Ask students to read out loud to you like they do during normal guided reading lessons.

First graders are still just learning how to take tests, so it's important to guide them and make test taking stress free. Not only will it help them do better on first grade tests, but a positive experience in first grade will help your students become confident test takers as they grow older.