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Parents FCAT is quickly approaching and Community Minute shares tips from the Florida Department of Education.

Give your child encouragement. Praise him/her for the things done well throughout the year.

A child who is afraid of failing is more likely to make a mistake.

Make sure your child is well rested on school days. Children who are tired are less likely to pay attention in class or to handle the demands of classwork and tests.

See that your child has a well-rounded diet. A healthy body leads to a healthy, active mind.

Meet with your child’s teacher(s) as often as possible to discuss your child’s progress. Parents and teachers should work together to benefit the child.

More importantly, remember a test doesn’t define success!