IQ Test

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  1. Which diagram results from folding the diagram on the left?

  

  Correct answer: A

  2. Which of the cubes is the same as the unfolded cube below?

  

  A	B	C	D

  Correct answer: A

  3. Which one of the Rubik's cube below can be part of the sequence?

  

  A	B	C	D

  Correct answer: C

Brain

Kids are influenced by their peers. Teach your child to shine and become a positive role model.

1. Once we made the decision to have kids, we were willing to sacrifice our time for their education. We started early by teaching our kids to read and write their names before entering kindergarten.Their classmates were impressed and wanted to do it too!

2. We instilled in our kids that everyone is special and never to make fun of anyone. If a classmate is struggling, offer to help.

3. We complete school projects early to ensure a quality product,again setting a positive example.

4. We ask the kids to make a new friend each week.

5. We enroll them in extra-curricular actives such as Reading Recognition. This is a fantastic program that offers a variety of books. Their selection qualifies for required reading assigned by their teachers and they score points by completing the Reading Recognition tests. Once they obtain their bonus points they are free to read any books (with our approval) for the remainder of the school year. They are presented their awards at the final school assembly.

6. They asked to play team sport. We discussed their level of commitment and the adjustments the family would have to make. We all agreed we'd do whatever it takes along as their health and grades weren't affected. They really enjoy it when their friends cheer them on.

Relacivity

Kids who want to ace their next exams may need to do more than cram before class. Studies show that what a child eats has a direct effect on test performance. Children who routinely consume sweets and junk food may suffer from brain fog at crunch time. But there are solutions. The following food tutorial won’t guarantee all A’s, but it will help you keep your kids’ memories sharp.

Power Up Before Exams
Whether it’s a morning or afternoon exam, pre-test meals should consist of high-fiber carbohydrates plus some lean protein. This winning combination leads to an awake and alert student. High-quality carbohydrates such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are rich in fiber and prevent blood sugar from soaring and then crashing like it does with sugary carbs. They also provide the brain with glucose, its preferred form of fuel. Adding in a bit of protein like turkey, chicken, eggs, or beans further stabilizes blood sugar and helps stop distracting hunger pangs.

For mornings before exams, cereal is the easiest breakfast to prepare. But choose wisely, because so many types are chock-full of sugar. Your best bet is oatmeal topped with berries or sliced banana or a cold cereal that contains three or more grams of fiber and no more than six grams of sugar per serving. Try to use skim milk, or at least low-fat. Other breakfast options are an egg sandwich (one or two scrambled eggs on a whole-wheat English muffin), a breakfast burrito (a whole-grain tortilla stuffed with scrambled egg, shredded low-fat cheese, 1/2 cup black beans, and optional salsa), or waffles with peanut butter and banana.

For afternoon exams, a turkey sandwich on whole-grain bread with a side of baby carrots makes for a simple and healthy lunch. Cold whole-wheat pasta mixed with chunk light tuna is another good choice. Chicken stir-fry from last night’s dinner or a bowl of lentil soup with whole-grain crackers are two more tasty options. Water or seltzer to drink and fruit for dessert will have your little Einsteins raring to go.

Make Healthy Munchies
Because it’s not just exams that require focus, kids also should snack wisely in order to breeze through their homework. Healthy and tasty snacks that don’t create a mess but will fuel the mind include apple slices with peanut butter; soy crisps; baby carrots, celery, or pepper sticks dipped in hummus or salsa; string cheese; low-fat yogurt; edamame (lightly salted soybeans); raw almonds, walnuts, or cashews; low-fat popcorn; and any kind of fruit—try frozen grapes!

Keep Kids Active
When it comes to overall brain health, encourage kids to exercise, eat berries, and increase their intake of foods rich in omega-3 fats and folic acid. Exercise is important because it improves circulation, which increases oxygen flow to the brain.

Blueberries and other berries are powerhouses for young noggins. They’re among the best sources of anthocyanins and flavanols—chemicals that have been shown to increase connections between brain cells, enhancing learning ability and memory. Blueberries also are rich in antioxidants.

Numerous studies on omega-3s have shown that these essential fatty acids help fuel brain power and may be effective in reducing the risk of attention-deficit disorder and dyslexia. Omega-3 fats are especially abundant in salmon, sardines, fortified eggs, ground flax seeds, and walnuts.

Folic acid, a.k.a. folate, is a B vitamin that helps keep your memory sharp by lowering levels of homocysteine, a substance that can damage blood vessels and impede blood flow to the brain. Serve up an Ivy League-inspiring bowl of hearty soup brimming with lentils, beans, and broccoli, and you’ve hit the folic-acid trifecta.

Many parents are eager to start a kindergarten program with their child but may be uncertain as to the right time to begin. If you have questions concerning your child's readiness skills in general, or the adaptability of our program to your child's situation will be a helpful tool. This test is designed to help you determine readiness to read and perform the tasks of Covenant Home's Kindergarten curriculum. Assuming that most four- or even five-year-olds willnot score 100%, it will also help you to identify and work on particular areas of skill development. Mastery of the test is not expected! Your child's interest level will be a very strong factor in determining his readiness. The scoring procedure may be found at the conclusion of the test. A raw score of 58 indicates a strong readiness for reading. Questionnaire to be completed by the parent Select the letter which most accurately describes your child's performance in each situation. A. Not Yet B. Some of the time C. Most of the time D. Rarely misses this one Social Skills A B C D 1. Initiates his own leisure-time activities. A B C D 2. Can follow directions. A B C D 3. Does tasks when asked the first time. A B C D 4. Finishes one activity before starting another. A B C D 5. Can work independently. Motor Skills A B C D 6. Can trace or draw a line with control. A B C D 7. Cuts with scissors. A B C D 8. Can help dress himself: coat, socks, shoes. A B C D 9. Uses a fork properly. A B C D 10. Can catch a medium-sized ball. A B C D 11. Is able to skip. A B C D 12. Is able to hop on one foot. Language Skills A B C D 13. Tells full name when asked. A B C D 14. Recognizes first name by sight. A B C D 15. Orally identifies letters in name. A B C D 16. Speaks in sentences. A B C D 17. Listens with interest, to short story (10 minutes or more). A B C D 18. Identifies picture likenesses and differences. A B C D 19. Identifies basic colors: Red, Green, Blue, Orange. A B C D 20. Identifies Shapes: Circle, Square, Triangle, Rectangle 5 10 15 20 21. Counts by rote to ... select highest number. 0 5 10 20 22. Counts objects ... select highest number. Language Skills - Part 2 In this section, please select all that apply. 23. Identifies numbers 7 4 10 5 1 6 9 2 8 3 24. Identifies letters M o A r S P b C E h g F D i Interest - Choose the category which best describes your child's interest level. A. Shows little interest in books and/or reading. B. Is interested in books for a few minutes at a time, but not of his own initiative. C. Shows considerable amount of interest in books, but has short attention span. D. Desires to be read to frequently for short periods of time. E. Desires to be read to frequently for 15 minutes or more. SCORING Questions 1 - 22 Answers in column B = 1 point Answers in column C = 2 points Answers in column D = 3 points Questions 23 and 24 Award one point for every two correct answers Interest B = 1 point C = 3 points D = 5 points E = 7 points Note: A raw score of 58 is the goal for reading readiness Social Skills Score: _________ (15 possible) Motor Skills Score: _________ (21 possible) Language Skills Score: _________ (30 possible) Language Skills - Part 2 Score: _________ (12 possible) Interest Score: _________ (7 possible) Total Score: _________