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Your child knew the lesson, but didn’t do well on the test: forgotten questions, misread instructions, silly mistakes. This is common among pupils with ADHD. Tests then measure their attention more than their knowledge. Here is how to help. With the right adjustments, their marks can better reflect what they know.
A test requires staying focused, reading carefully, managing one’s time and checking one’s work. These are precisely the weak points in ADHD. These demands add up during the test.
To go further, read our article ADHD and executive functions.
Skipped questions, misunderstood instructions, wrong simple calculations, unchecked copy, unfinished test: these errors do not reflect their knowledge. They are often a source of great frustration.
We explain this point in detail in ADHD and reading instructions.
Extra time allows them to read calmly, take breaks and check their work. It can be written into the PAP. It also helps reduce stress.
This topic is covered in our page Extra time and ADHD.
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A clear, well-spaced test paper, with one question per line and short instructions, reduces inattention errors. This layout often benefits all pupils.
You will find more details in the article Adapting a document for a child with ADHD.
The teacher can read the instructions aloud or check that the pupil has understood them before starting. This check avoids many mistakes.
Our article ADHD: what to put in place in class complements these tips.
Teach them a simple method: highlight the important words in the instructions, tick off the questions answered, reread at the end. This method quickly becomes a habit.
To find out more, see ADHD and revision.
Short, active revision sessions, started several days beforehand, help them arrive prepared. Arriving prepared also reduces anxiety.
The article ADHD and revision covers this question in detail.
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Because of inattention errors and time management, not necessarily because of a lack of knowledge. Inattention errors are common.
Extra time, a clear layout and rephrased instructions. Extra time helps.
With a simple method: highlight, tick, reread. A checking method helps.
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