The following tips may assist you and your student in preparing for successful test taking.  

Plan for Success

• Get plenty of rest, a good nights sleep is very important
• Eat a healthy breakfast
• Arrive to school on time
• Do not schedule appointments during testing days
• Parents should refrain from picking up their child during testing time

Keys to Success

• Read or listen to all directions
• Read each question carefully
• Parent should refrain from communicating with their child via cellphone during testing time

Prepare for Success

• Attend school regularly
• Listen and participate in class
• Complete homework
• Ask questions if you do not understand
• Practice technology skills for online testing
• Use AzMERIT Sample Tests to familiarize students, teachers, and parents with content, item types, and the user interface of the AzMERIT assessments