Preparing for the SAT can be an overwhelming task, especially when it comes to the reading portion. However, with the right strategies and techniques, you can improve your scores and feel confident on test day. This blog post will discuss five ways to do well on the SAT reading portion.
The Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) is an exam that determines admission to eight specialized high schools in New York City. The exam has been a topic of debate over the years, with some advocating for its elimination, while others believe it should be maintained. In this blog post, we will explore five reasons why the SHSAT is important.
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are a set of academic standards for English language arts (ELA) and mathematics that were developed to provide a clear and consistent understanding of what students are expected to learn in each grade level. The standards were created by a group of educators and other experts in the field, and they were designed to reflect the knowledge and skills that students need to be successful in college and their future careers…
“Mrs. Khan, your son Ivan is hyperactive.” It was the second time in just a few years that my immigrant mother heard that description of my behavior in the classroom. I was in the 4th grade, when my caring and nurturing teacher, Mrs. Bishop, noticed in me a pattern of behavior that she experienced with some students throughout her decades of teaching in New York City public schools…
It’s a no-brainer that students tend to forget what they learn during the school year when they go on summer break. While summer break is a necessary break for students to rest and recharge, the learning loss is imminent. It is something that affects all students, young and old.
The next SAT is scheduled for May 8, 2021. Registration ends on April 8, 2021. Late registration deadline is April 20, 2021 for mailed registration, and April 27, 2021 for registrations made online or by phone.
By now, most students, having to go to school from home, have manifested a workflow for getting their work done without much distraction. Here’s another step you can take to keep yourself focused on the tasks at hand.
Everyone takes breaks in between studying. But are you taking the most effective break possible? There are many benefits to maximizing your break efforts when studying.
We live in a digital age where even school isn’t in-person. It’s more important now than ever for students to print out their study materials. There are a lot of benefits to paper learning alongside digital learning rather than just digital learning by itself.
Do you know your child’s method of learning? Most students don’t learn, and retain information in the same way. It is imperative that you find out when they are at an early age in their childhood to most effectively impact their learning habits.