Preparing for the EOG


There are simple steps you can make to assure your child performs well on the End-of-Grade exams:
  • Sleep! A person is able to think more clearly and recall information better if well-rested. 
  • Make sure your child is doing their homework. Double check and review the answers with them.
  • Make sure your child has a good breakfast each morning, either at school or at home.
  • Set aside 1 hour to study each day and provide a quiet place to study/do homework.
  • Talk to your child about the progress he/she is making in each class.
  • Talk to your child about the importance of doing his/her best. When your child has not been successful, make a special effort to boost his/her self-esteem.
  • Contact your child's teacher and ask if there are any specific areas you can help your child work on.
Simple Test-taking skills:
  • Get a good night's sleep and eat breakfast.
  • Take several deep breaths and relax.
  • Pay close attention to all directions. Look for and pay attention to summary statements at the top of the page about the passages you are about to read.
  • When you are finished, relax for a moment and then double check your answers. It helps to act as if you are taking the test again. 

Find more information on the NC EOGs, you can visit: www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/testing/eoc/