Best for: Students who often feel overwhelmed or intimidated by the science passages. Often students with weaker Verbal Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, or Spatial Perception (left quadrants) What It Is Students should read the first paragraph of the passage a... View More
Best for: Students who have math knowledge gaps or struggle to get started when questions are phrased in a new way. Students with weaker Complex Reasoning (Verbal, Abstract or Spatial), Flexible Thinking, or Visual Memory (left quadrants) What It Is Standar... View More
If your student struggles to understand or accept differing viewpoints or approaches How to Apply It! 1) Help students look at issues and solve problems from multiple perspectives, especially if they struggle with flexible thinking, ambiguity or have a thirs... View More
If your student loses focus during tests, which results in scattered errors or difficulty finishing Instruction and Practice 1) Staying focused through a standardized test is challenging. Help your student identify the sections where they tend to lose focu... 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
All students who are preparing for the ACT, SAT or other high stakes exam Know the Instructions 1) Building automaticity with each section's instructions will save you time and free up mental energy for doing your best on the questions. 1) Be sure you ar... View More