Equipping Students with Better Reading and Writing Skills Through Foreign Language Study
As educators, you may encounter students who question the relevance of learning a foreign language, especially when they rarely interact with speakers of that language.
Standardized Success: Aligning School Studies with Test Prep Goals
As students navigate the challenges of high school, they may be surprised to learn that their everyday classroom experiences are more closely linked to standardized test success than they realized.
Desmos: The Game-Changer for the New SAT
Learn how you can empower your students to approach the new SAT with confidence and skill
From Books to Boards: Literature Prep for Standardized Tests
Immersing oneself in literature can cultivate critical thinking skills, expand vocabulary, and foster analytical abilities, all of which are invaluable assets in tackling standardized tests.
Unveiling the Mysteries of the Digital SAT & PSAT: Same Answers, Different Scores?
The digital PSAT and SAT represent a significant shift in standardized testing, primarily due to their adaptive, modular structure rather than just the move to a digital format. This change deeply affects how students’ scores are calculated, making it crucial to understand the new scoring system, especially with the digital PSAT already in use and the digital SAT set to launch in March 2024.
What is Desmos—and how does it relate to the digital SAT?
The Desmos calculator is a key feature of the digital SAT’s math section, offering advanced functions and leveling the playing field for all test-takers. Learn how Academic Approach integrates Desmos into our curriculum to prepare students for success.
What’s changing in the new digital, adaptive SAT? A lot and a little all at once.
The SAT is evolving, featuring an adaptive model and new test formats. From blending reading and writing sections to changing how math is tested, it’s a new dance but the same steps. Academic Approach is here to guide students and educators through these changes with data-driven curriculum and strategies.
Digital SAT Overview
The SAT is transitioning to a digital and adaptive format, offering faster scoring and a more personalized test experience. Discover how these changes affect test preparation and how Academic Approach can help.
Digital SAT: FAQ for Schools
The SAT and PSAT are going digital in 2023, with key changes in test length, question types, and scoring speed. Learn what these updates mean for students and educators in our quick Q&A.
