I understand that test scores and school rankings are very important, but I also feel that children are put under a lot of pressure these days to succeed. I would love to see more stress management activities/test anxiety suggestions taught as well as math and reading. Don't just tell the kids to get good sleep and a healthy breakfast for test days. Teach them important life skills such as deep breathing, positive thinking, coping skills. I believe if we addressed test anxiety it could actually help the over all scores, and teach children valuable techniques for their future.
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