This test booklet has some unique qualities. It allows the students to get an idea of the kinds of passages and the level of vocabulary used in questioning. But the uniqueness does not end there. The booklet also provides teachers and parents with the instruments that will improve the ability of the children to complete the state tests. Know that teachers and parents can begin by allowing their fourth grade children to work on passages intended for third graders and move forward and vice versa. Other grades can do the same. Everyone has the opportunity to look at the passages and questions presented to the other grades. Note carefully the approaches to the questions, because there is a specific vocabulary used in the questions. There is a wealth of writing exercises that require the students to think deeply.
Building stamina is very important. Length of passages and level of difficulty are considered. Each grade is presented with one mini-test and three full-length tests. The parents and the teachers can actually simulate the real test and give themselves time to identify the children's weaknesses and strengths. Therefore, they can work on these weaknesses and reinforce concepts at the same time.
