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May 07

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ISEE Preparation: How to get a head start over the Summer

By Angela B. Elementary School, High School, ISEE, Middle School, Practice Tests, Study Skills, Test Prep

While summer is typically every student’s favorite time of year to relax and smell the roses, that doesn’t mean you can’t also prepare and get ahead in school work and tests. The ISEE or Independent School Entrance Exam administered by the ERB (Educational Records Bureau) is one such test that a student should prepare for…

Mar 22

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Taking the AP Biology Test

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

Preparing for the AP Biology test The AP Biology test is traditionally a subject that causes students and science departments a lot of difficulty. The huge volume of material that is potentially tested in this exam means extensive reading to learn the material and a need for very organized study to prepare for the exam.…

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 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…