• Sitemap
  • About Us
  • Feedback
  • Contact
  • FAQ
  • 5 Tips to Improve Standardized Test Reporting: Free eBook
Socrato Learning Analytics Blog
  • SAT vs ACT
  • Plans and Pricing
  • Request Demo
  • Sign In
  • Free Trial
MENU Socrato Learning Analytics Blog

Last-Minute Tips for Forthcoming ACT

By Socrato Admin On April 11, 2019 · Add Comment · In Assessments, College, Exam: ACT, Learning Analytics, Pay for Performance, Resource, Socrato, Socrato: System, Test Preparation
Elementary Level ACT testing will be held on Saturday, 13 April, 2019. You only have a couple days before the ACT or maybe less than a day! And you’re determined to ace this test! Whether you’re looking for last-minute study tips, advice on how to prepare the day of the test, or test-taking strategies to [...]
Read More »

Understanding ELA and STEM Score of ACT

By Socrato Admin On March 19, 2019 · Add Comment · In Assessments, College, College Application, Exam: ACT, Teaching, Test Preparation, Testing, Tutoring
For both the ACT® and ACT Aspire® tests, the ELA and STEM score are introduced and the combination of ELA and STEM that we call additional composite score between 1to36. ELA: ACT Organization now takes English, Reading, and Writing together to give you one ELA score. The ELA score measures overall performance in English, reading, and [...]
Read More »

ACT Essay Scoring System

By Socrato Admin On February 12, 2019 · Add Comment · In Assessments, College, Exam: ACT, Learning Analytics, Subject: Writing, Teaching, Teaching & Tutoring, Test Preparation, Testing, Tutoring
ACT Writing is optional, it will not be factored into your ACT composite score. So, what are the four domains that your essay is scored across? Ideas and Analysis Your discussion of the perspectives on the essay topic. Development and Support How you develop your points with logical reasoning or, Specific examples. Organization Domain relate to your [...]
Read More »

How to Motivate Students to Get Better Scores in Standardized Testing?

By Socrato Admin On January 8, 2019 · Add Comment · In Assessments, College, Exam: ACT, Exam: MCAS, Exam: PSAT, Exam: SAT, Exam:JEE, Exam:PARCC, Learning Analytics, Pay for Performance, Resource, Socrato, Socrato: System, Teaching, Teaching & Tutoring, Test Preparation, Testing, Tutoring
If you want to see improvements on student’s performance in standardized test, you need to diagnose and analyze their results. If you’re taking a standardized test soon, whether it’s the SAT, ACT, PSAT, SSAT or one of the other tests, there are some strategies that can help you conquer any one of them. Increase Your [...]
Read More »

How to Find Which Question Type or Topic You Get It Wrong in Standardized Test?

By Socrato Admin On January 3, 2019 · Add Comment · In Assessments, College, Exam: ACT, Exam: MCAS, Exam: PSAT, Exam: SAT, Exam:JEE, Exam:PARCC, General, Learning Analytics, Pay for Performance, Socrato: Announcements, Socrato: System, Teaching, Teaching & Tutoring, Test Preparation, Testing, Tutoring
Getting questions wrong on the standardized test can be anywhere from slightly unsatisfactory to absolutely irritating. Noticing that you have answered a question incorrectly and focusing on the fact that you got things wrong. Reviewing the questions, you missed, however, is an extremely important part of test prep. It is not only important that you [...]
Read More »

Tips to Improve Your SAT Essay Prompt

By Arun Dey On November 6, 2018 · Add Comment · In Assessments, College, Exam: SAT
The SAT Essay provides an opportunity to showcase analytical skills and writing ability. Success on the SAT Essay depends on preparation as well as execution. Consider the following when mapping out your test-taking strategies and tips: 1. Know the SAT Essay Scoring System This tests your ability to evaluate the author’s argument in terms of [...]
Read More »

Understanding Student Performance by Subject/Topic

By Socrato Admin On September 27, 2018 · Add Comment · In Assessments, College, Exam: ACT, Exam: SAT, Learning Analytics, Pay for Performance, Socrato: Announcements, Socrato: Release Update, Socrato: System, Teaching, Teaching & Tutoring, Test Preparation, Testing, Tutoring
The Subject Area Performance report shows a quick view of group performance with regards to strand standards. Subject Area Performance Report: This report compares class/individual student performance to the average performance of their class at a strand by strand level. It can be used by students to see where they stand relative to their peers [...]
Read More »

Tips on Writing College Application Essay

By Arun Dey On August 23, 2018 · Add Comment · In College, College Application, Tutoring
Once you apply to college, you’ll need to complete an essay as part of your application. Your essay reveals something important about you that your grades and test scores cannot-your personality. It can give admission officers a sense of who you are and to provide information about yourself that didn’t fit in other areas of [...]
Read More »

Common App-Online College Application Portal

By Arun Dey On August 14, 2018 · Add Comment · In College, College Application, Education: General, Education: Industry, Education: Technology, General, In The News, Tutoring
The Common Application is a not-for-profit, member organization committed to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process. Instead of a student needing to complete a separate college application for each of their 15 institutions, they speculate a future when a student could complete one application and send copies to any of the [...]
Read More »

Upcoming SAT Exams Dates 2018-19 (International) and Registration

By Arun Dey On July 26, 2018 · Add Comment · In College, College Application, Exam: SAT, In The News, Tutoring
The SAT is offered internationally in October, December, March, and May. SAT Subject Tests are available internationally in October, November, December, May, and June. Below, we give you all SAT test dates, SAT subject tests availability, deadlines for normal registration, late registration, and changes for the 2018-19 testing year. 2018-19 International Dates and Deadlines To score [...]
Read More »
 
  • GET IN TOUCH

    The Socrato Learning Analytics blog explores news on standardized tests, test preparation tutoring, and the role of e-learning and education technology on test prep and tutoring.

    You can connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Google Plus.

  • SUBSCRIBE

    JOIN OUR E-MAIL LIST

    Subscribe to our blog via email to get the latest news and updates on socrato.

  • Download our Complimentary ACT e-Book

    Strategies to Prepare ACT in an Effective Way

    Strategies to Prepare ACT in an Effective Way

    Download the free eBook

  • Download our Complimentary SAT e-Book

    Strategies to Prepare SAT in an Effective Way

    Strategies to Prepare SAT in an Effective Way Download the free eBook
  • Process Tests Online

    Improve Your Scores!

    the-official-sat-study-guidethe-real-act-prep-guide

    Use Socrato to get detailed insight into your strengths and weaknesses!

    Browse the library now

  • Categories

    • AP Exam (5)
    • Assessments (157)
    • College (32)
    • College Application (53)
    • Common Core (37)
    • Content (31)
    • Early Action (3)
    • Early Decision (3)
    • Education Techology (108)
    • Education: General (246)
    • Education: Industry (132)
    • Education: Technology (122)
    • Exam: ACT (233)
    • Exam: HSPT (9)
    • Exam: ISEE (3)
    • Exam: MCAS (27)
    • Exam: PSAT (63)
    • Exam: SAT (254)
    • Exam: SHSAT (5)
    • Exam:JEE (72)
    • Exam:PARCC (35)
    • General (103)
    • In The News (165)
    • Learning Analytics (62)
    • Pay for Performance (23)
    • Resource (100)
    • Socrato (79)
    • Socrato: Announcements (46)
    • Socrato: Release Update (11)
    • Socrato: System (50)
    • SSAT Test (21)
    • Subject: Writing (8)
    • Teaching (121)
    • Teaching & Tutoring (187)
    • Test Preparation (180)
    • Testing (190)
    • Tutoring (451)
 
  • ← Previous Entries
  • Next Entries →
 

Copyright © 2021 Socrato All rights reserved.

All test names and other trademarks are the property of the respective trademark holders. None of the trademark holders are affiliated with, or in any way endorse, Socrato.com.