How can you encourage your daughter to excel in math? 1. Positive reinforcement-constantly remind your children that they are good at math. Anytime you hear “I hate math” respond with positivity and confidence in your child’s natural ability. 2. Reformulate problems-We formulate math problems to be equally appealing to girls and boys. Many old textbooks[…]
Should I take the SAT or ACT- Answer these questions: Are you good at reasoning and inference? Can you think on your feet even when a question looks unfamiliar? Can you memorize vocab words? Is it easier for you to concentrate in short bursts rather than all at once? Do you think you have a[…]
TSG ACT courses equip students to conquer all 4 sections of the test. Classes start Sunday February 8th! >Using real test questions, we work through the most important topics covered on each section. >Students will receive many of the benefits of private tutoring at a fraction of the cost. >All students are required to complete[…]
Here is what you need to know about the SAT test: The SAT has 3 sections-Mathematics, Critical Reading, and Writing. Mathematics The SAT Math section covers topics that students learn in the middle school years all the way through eleventh grade. It also includes a few topics that students may not have seen in their[…]
ISEE Test-What can your child study?1. Start with vocabulary. We offer middle-high school level vocab lists to start with. Alternatively, use the list in a Kaplan, Princeton Review, or Barron’s book. Even if your child studies Wordly Wise in School, that is not enough.2. Math Achievement. Here is a checklist of major topics that your[…]
The SAT is changing again! Why? 1. It is time for a change. Most major standardized tests change about every 10 years. The last change was in 2005. 2. Some universities did not widely adopt the SAT Writing Section on the current test. The New Redesigned SAT will revert back to a 1600 scale and[…]
5 Things to Know about the ISEE test: Is your child entering high school next year? Most private high schools require students to take the ISEE test 1. Students can only take the test once per year. I recommend that most students take the December test.2. All 8th graders take the upper level ISEE test,[…]
Back to School-How to Balance Standardized Tests with Schoolwork School is back in swing, and many standardized tests (SATs, ACTs, SSATs, ISEEs) are around the corner. Check out these 5 tips to keep your family sane as your child prepares for the tests. 1. Scheduling-I oftentimes tell students to use the weeknights for schoolwork and[…]
Top 5 Tips for ACT test this weekend! 1. Reading Section-40 questions in 35 minutes. Read the passage in 3 minutes. Underline as you read. 5 minutes for 10 questions. Try not to look back for big picture or tone questions. 2. Science. Skim passages and graphs. Then go straight to the questions. You will[…]
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