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Mar 10

CBEST vs. CSET

By Wendy I. CSET/CBEST/RICA

When comparing the CBEST and the CSET Multiple Subject tests, first of all you must remember that these are two very different tests. While there are some similarities that you can use because they both will have multiple choice questions and cover some overlapping material, their differences far outweigh any similarities. You will be better…

Feb 21

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SAT Goes Digital: Going deep into what we know about the next SAT change

By Wendy I. College Admissions, High School, PSAT, SAT, Test Prep

Standardized tests have been an important component in college application packets since the first half of the 1900s. There have been many changes in the frontrunning SAT and ACT exams over the years as the designers strive to make the tests more relevant and effective. Each change raises questions on how to prepare best for…

Jan 27

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How Do I Know if Independent Study is Right for My Student?

By Wendy I. Accommodations, Elementary School, High School, Learning Differences, Middle School, Study Skills

Independent Study is an option of education that involves students working through their coursework separate from a classroom. The organization of independent study can be quite varied depending on the arrangement of the school providing it. In California, as laid out by the Assembly Bill 130, independent study has set guidelines for different grade levels.…

Sep 15

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Digital AP Exams: How they went, and how to be prepared if they happen again

By Wendy I. High School, Study Skills, Test Prep

What a time it has been! So many things have changed, and changed back, and readjusted, and shifted, in the world of education. While things will certainly continue to change, knowing some of the possibilities can help us prepare for some of the options ahead. One of the changes that occurred was the use of…

Jan 06

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CSET Test: The Importance Of Practice And Test Prep

By Wendy I. Graduate School Admissions, Practice Tests, Test Prep

For any performance, practice is vital. If you want to do well on an athletic or artistic skill, you know that you have to practice. When your students want to learn an educational skill, you will review, give them worksheets, and encourage them to practice the material. Knowing this, you know that it is important…