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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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. Â No[…]
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[…]
5 Tips to Become a Better Reader No matter your age, with these quick tips you can become a better reader. 1. Find the subject and verb in every sentence. The meaning of the sentence centers on the subject and verb. Example: The volume of so-called Parcel Select packages—a USPS service aimed at businesses including[…]
Follow these math tips to improve your score and become a better test taker! 1. Know what you are looking for. Questions may seem simple, but many have a twist at the end that can make you choose the wrong answer. For example, the question may be asking for x + 5, not just x.[…]
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