Achieving a solid score on the ACT or SAT standardized exam will make getting into the college of your choice much easier. Rather than relegate yourself into staying with a less than desirable score, there are things you can do …
Don’t be fooled for a second by some of the comments coming out of high schools and places of higher learning. Lately, there has been talk from educational institutions that the ACT and SAT will no longer be required for …
As a certified reading specialist with a Master’s degree in Reading and Literacy, I have worked with literally thousands of students at all grade levels. Some students are gifted and ahead of the rest of their class, and others have …
Determining how well a student has learned a topic or subject has not changed much over the last couple of centuries. For the most part, teachers will present a quiz or test for the students to take, and their score …
We live in the age of instant gratification. If we want to watch the latest tv show or movie, we simply stream it in seconds. If we need to know how to get somewhere, we download it straight to our …
Having a solid ACT or SAT score will open a lot of doors for you. Colleges that once seemed out of your grasp may welcome you with open arms. However, a poor score could have the complete opposite effect. When …
There are plenty of misconceptions about tutoring that should be put to rest for all students’ benefit. Working one-on-one or in a small group with a knowledgeable tutor is something all kids should experience if they have the opportunity. Here …
For a student to be successful in their studies, there must be communication between the parents and the teacher. Indeed, many students can manage their own work, but for the most part, students need the support of both their teacher …
Whether you are a parent with some questions about your child’s achievement in school or an educator who wants to promote more academic help at home, parent-teacher conferences can be a slippery slope to navigate. Even under the best of …
For about ten years, I worked for two school districts as the AIMS web manager. Not only did I arrange all the benchmark assessments for grades kindergarten through eighth grade, but I spent considerable time with all of the educators …