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[…]
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Study these words to get ahead in the reading and writing sections of the SAT! Imprimatur– Approval Meted– Rhythm/division of words in a poem Bailiwick– Sphere of authority Feted– Celebrated Demurral-Rejection/Objection Capacious– Roomy Retinue– Group of advisors Megalomania– Being obsessed with yourself Approbation– Approval Epigram– A short poem (sometimes sarcastic) Floe– A sheet of floating[…]
Follow these 5 math tips to tackle even the hardest questions! 1. Just start working. Even if you have no idea how to solve the problem, start working it out. Write down all the information you know and draw a picture if applicable. Things might start to click as you work through the problem and you[…]
5 Habits of the Best Test Takers 1. Absolute Focus. No distracting thoughts, No ticks or movements. Being physically focused helps your mental concentration. 2. Practiced Methods. Stick to your tricks. If you have learned to do a reading section in a certain way, then stick to that on the real test. 3. No[…]
5 Tips for Back to School Success 1. Start early. Make sure all summer reading is complete so your child does not start the year behind.2. Make a plan. Talk with your child and together make a nightly schedule for homework, sports, and family time.3. Integration. Reach out to your child’s teachers, advisers, and administrative[…]
Follow these 5 math tips to improve your score! 1. Don’t get stuck on one problem. If you notice you are wasting too much time on one problem, mark it and skip it. Come back to the problem when you have extra time at the end. All questions weigh the same amount so try to figure[…]
Does your child have a learning disability? What about ADD? ADHD? Every year we receive frantic calls from parents who are upset that the school, psychologist, or counselor has suggested that their child has a learning disability. There are so many students who are on the borderline of being diagnosed with a processing issue, ADD,[…]