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SAT, Common Core, and College Readiness No teacher, at the beginning of their career, enters the field to teach test prep. Likewise, no student shows
Professional development time for teachers can be incredibly valuable and rare. However, recent research has found that much professional development for teachers may not actually
What is the PSAT? The PSAT is a practice SAT administered by the College Board and available to students in grades 8 through 11, with
“I had no clue what that problem meant.” “I got confused — what does the mean mean?” “They can do the math, but they
Controversy has existed for years around the subject of SAT and ACT accommodations, and that controversy seems to revolve around three critical themes: 1)
“I can’t believe I went up 12 points on the ACT! Cannot believe it. Crying with happiness. Wow!” After 20 years of helping students grow
The Illinois April 5th state-mandated SAT is now six weeks away. With all Illinois public school students sitting for that SAT, we want to offer
The high-stakes nature of college entrance exams is, unsurprisingly, a tough moment for many students. This feeling of dread isn’t inevitable—there’s more we as educators can do to make this moment one of triumph, not despair. That means not just preparing our students for the skills assessed on the test, but also preparing them for the emotional challenge of preparing for high-stakes tests.
How can you, as an educator, make the most of each assessment your students complete? The answer is in the data the assessments provide. By carefully analyzing the data, educators can take full advantage of each test event to determine student strengths and areas for improvement, develop targeted re-teaching plans, and drive instruction in the classroom.
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