When assessing the NHES Standard 7 – Self Management, a checklist is used instead of a rubric to verify whether or not students are performing the health behavior. The checklist for this lesson is used to determine if students applied the four healthy habits that can enhance test taking: getting adequate sleep, eating breakfast, getting exercise and deep breathing.

Have you shown your class the Interactive Presentation yet? If not, start there. If you taught the Interactive Presentation on a different day, then remind students of these key concepts:

• Exercising, getting enough sleep, eating breakfast and practicing deep-breathing are four healthy habits that can prepare you to perform well on tests.
• Your body needs 60 minutes of physical activity every day. But even short bursts of physical activity can get your blood flowing and activate your brain.
• Your body needs 10 to 11 hours of sleep a night. For most elementary-aged students, that means going to bed around 8:00 p.m.
• Eating breakfast can help you do better in school. A nutrient-rich breakfast includes a whole grain, a protein (meat, nuts or dairy) and a fruit or vegetable.
• Deep breathing can reduce the anxiety you might feel before or during a test. To practice deep breathing, breathe in slowly through your nose and then slowly breathe out through your mouth.

Distribute the “Test Readiness Checklist” to students. On each day of standardized testing, have students record their responses on the checklist after they’re finished with their test(s) for the day.