Should a child take multiple practice tests the day before the NNAT®?

A calm final day usually favors a short confidence-building session or stopping formal practice rather than stacking complete tests.

Who controls make-up testing and accommodations?

The school or district controls administration, make-up testing, accommodations, and appeals.

NNAT® Test-Week Checklist for Parents

Confirm the school details

Date, arrival time, and approximate testing window
Online or paper administration
Which NNAT® version and level the school uses
Whether headphones, breaks, or accommodations apply
Who to contact if the child is absent or sick

Three to five days before

Use one complete timed practice only if the child has not yet experienced a full work period. Review a small number of mistakes afterward. Avoid stacking multiple tests in one day.

The day before

Choose a short confidence-building session or stop formal practice. Prepare the morning routine, protect sleep, and avoid introducing a brand-new difficult format.

What to say

Simple language works well: “You will see picture puzzles. Look carefully, use what you practiced, and make your best choice.” Avoid tying affection, identity, or family expectations to the result.

After the test

Ask how the experience felt, not how many answers the child thinks were correct. When results arrive, request the score report and the district’s explanation of how it contributes to identification.

If a child is ill, distressed, or faces an access problem, contact the school. Local staff, not a practice provider, control administration, make-up testing, accommodations, and appeals.

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Reference

Pearson: NNAT®3 administration details