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Mar 07

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How to Approach the AP Environmental Science Exam

By Michael L. AP Exams, High School, Study Skills, Test Prep

AP Environmental Science (APES) is often thought of as an “easy” AP course that can help boost your GPA and make your transcripts look good on their college applications. However, students usually realize later on, almost too late, that APES is just like any other Advanced Placement course that not only pushes students to perform…

Feb 28

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How to Approach the AP History Exams

By Jeff B. AP Exams, High School, Study Skills, Test Prep

The AP history exams can be tricky to prepare for, especially if it is your first time taking one of them or even your first AP class. Fortunately, with a little background info and some smart preparation, you can be set up to excel on whichever history AP you take! Preparing for the AP history…

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…

Feb 04

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How to Teach Reading Online

By Angela B. Elementary School, Study Skills

Teaching anything across digital platforms has its pros and cons. One of the most highly requested and difficult subjects to teach over the digital divide is reading. Most children of the last decade have seen lower literacy rates as our world has been slowly transitioning to technology. However, with the rise of the Covid-19 pandemic…

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.…