Test Prep Archives - Page 6 of 30

Aug 03

Children Raising Their Hands in a Classroom

11 Questions with a Private Elementary School Teacher: Featuring Amanda M.

By Angela B. Accommodations, Elementary School, Interviews with Educators, ISEE, Learning Differences, Test Prep

1. Where are you located? I am located in Charlotte, North Carolina. 2. What subjects have you taught in the past? What subjects will you teach next year? What grade levels? I’ve always been a K-5 special education teacher focusing on language arts and math, but very occasionally in the past I’ve provided support for…

Aug 02

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IEPs: How They Work and What They Mean

By Katherine Friedman Accommodations, Elementary School, High School, ISEE, Learning Differences, Middle School, Study Skills, Test Prep

Students who receive special education services in the public schools must have an IEP, or “Individualized Education Program.” An IEP is a legal document; once all the paperwork has been signed, the services and accommodations in the IEP are the legal right of the student, and non-compliance with the IEP can be met with legal…

Jul 13

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Summer SAT Updates

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

The SAT has released new documents related to the upcoming format change. The educational world, including families of students testing after the change, has been watching the unfolding of the upcoming SAT change. With the beginning of the summer season, the SAT has given us some updates, so we are able to report the new…

Jun 19

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SAT/ACT Updates For the 2022-2023 Season

By Angela B. ACT, College Admissions, High School, SAT, Test Prep

The SAT and ACT continue to evolve and adapt to remain relevant in the college application and admissions process. We’ve compiled the most important updates for the new 2022-2023 season below! Concordance Tables The SAT and ACT will still be compared using the same concordance tables; they have no plans to adjust these moving forward.…

Jun 16

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How to Keep Your Kid Busy and Learning Over the Summer: 10 Questions with Jackie P.

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

1. What are some ways you incorporate academics into Arianna and Samantha’s summer schedule? I believe in collaboration with my children in exploring their academic interests. Over the summer, we pick one academic area they would like to dive deeper into to prepare them for the next school year or a fun program related to…