If your student is misinformed about a topic Teach It! 1)Objective: Teachers will use very explicit strategies to address student misconceptions or incorrect learning or they are likely to become further ingrained into memory. 1)Teacher Takeaways: Students... View More
If your student will be doing the essay portion of the SAT or ACT What You Need to Know About the Essay The essay is not a prize for the most clever writing. Test graders are following a very clear rubric. You earn points for meeting the standards, not for... View More
All students who are preparing for the ACT or SAT Have a Detailed Plan 1) Doing well on the test is not just about what you know. It's as much about good preparation and setting yourself up for success. 1) Create a written timeline and study plan, either ... View More
If your student is taking the ACT or SAT and tends to "run out of gas" towards the end of a subject test or on the final subject test General 1) Taking lots of practice tests will help. Like running a marathon, you need to build up your stamina for a 3-4 h... View More
If your student works slowly filling in bubble sheets or misses rows, typically because of weaker motor or spatial skills or inattention How to Apply It! 1) Practice the mechanics of filling in the test answer sheet so you can work more quickly and avoid mis... View More
Before I Begin Solving: 1) Get paper, pencils, colored pencils, and additional materials such as manipulatives (pattern blocks), ruler, and protractor 2) Read the directions. Do I understand what I need to do? 3) Review the example problems from my teacher... View More
Before I Begin: 1) Get paper, pencils, colored pencils, and additional materials such as manipulatives (pattern blocks), ruler, and protractor 2) Read the directions 3) If needed, review the example problems from the teacher, my notes, or book While I S... View More
Before I Begin Solving: 1) Get paper, pencils, colored pencils, and additional materials such as manipulatives, ruler, and protractor 2) Read the directions. Do I understand what I need to do? 3) Review the example problems from the teacher, my notes, or b... View More