Helpful Hints for Preparing for NC EOGs and EOCs

Helpful Hints for Preparing for EOGs and EOCs
As your student starts to prepare for his or her EOG or EOC, it's important to keep a few helpful tips in mind. There are also links to additional resources on our Parent Resources page on our site (http://www.waketutors.com/) .

1. Ask your teacher for any additional preparation materials. The county gives teachers a lot of resources. These can range from separate books, to access to computer programs, to website material. However, it is often difficult for teachers to give out or recommend resources to their entire class. Ask the teacher what he/she would recommend specifically for your child to prepare for the EOG or EOC.

2. Focus on areas of need. The department of public instruction offers MANY resources pretaining to EOGs and EOCs. At this point, you should go over all the topics that will be covered and determine areas of weakness. Use the sample material provided to go over that material each and every day!

3. Use a tutor for consistent support! Obviously, WakeTutors.com provides incredible tutors who can help prepare your student for upcoming tests and quizzes (including EOGs and EOCs). However, tutors are MOST effective if they can support your student on a consistent basis. One area of weakness can spread like a virus when learning curriculum as each topic builds upon a previous topic. For instance, if I am weak in multiplication, I would most likely be weak in division. If I'm weak in division, I would most likely struggle with fractions. The impact of one area of weakness can be catastrophic.

4. For math EOGs, make sure you are very familiar with the calculators you are permitted to use. Did you know that some of the calculators you use (like TI-81s and TI-83s) can actually be used to solve algebraic equations? Obviously, it's most important to understand the material but the calculators can be used to confirm your answers. The calculator is one of the most underused yet most valuable resources to use on a standardized test.

5. Plan early! If you can, make sure that you give your student plenty of time to review. Cramming an entire semester in a couple days or weeks will just create more anxiety, more panic, and most likely, confusion about the material. Your tutor can help you set a long term plan for success.

If you have any questions about upcoming EOGs or EOCs, please let us know if there is anything we can do to help, even if it is just for advice. Our tutors are incredible resources and can provide long and short term support to make life much easier for yourself and your student. We are here to help!

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