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The New SAT — How Will Changes Affect Students?

By Scott Cronenweth On April 3, 2013 · 3 Comments · In Common Core, Exam: ACT, Exam: SAT, Test Preparation, Testing
Though no release date has been officially announced, the earliest that a revamped SAT would be in the hands of students would be Spring 2015. So the changes could impact today's freshman class. The classes of 2013, 2014 or 2015 will take the same test that is currently in use.
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Helping Students Choose The Right Test Prep

By Scott Cronenweth On March 26, 2013 · Add Comment · In Exam: ACT, Exam: SAT, Learning Analytics, Socrato, Test Preparation, Testing
Mary Ann Dorsher of ACT Ready makes a great point: it"s not all about figuring out what"s going to be on the test – it"s about getting the support needed to approach the exam with confidence.
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7 Top Android Apps for SAT and ACT Test Prep

By Scott Cronenweth On February 19, 2013 · 4 Comments · In Exam: ACT, Exam: SAT, Test Preparation, Testing
In case you hadn’t noticed, teenagers are more eager to focus on a smartphone screen than pretty much anything else in their environment. So why recommend printed SAT or ACT test prep materials when apps are available?
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Here’s How to Guess Effectively on the SAT

By Scott Cronenweth On February 12, 2013 · Add Comment · In Assessments, Exam: SAT, Teaching & Tutoring, Test Preparation, Testing
Contrary to popular belief, there is no "guessing penalty" on the SAT. There is, however, a penalty for wrong answers – and the whole point of that penalty is to help ensure that students who guess randomly won't improve their scores as a result.
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8 Tips to Help Students Pace Themselves During Standardized Tests

By Scott Cronenweth On February 6, 2013 · 4 Comments · In Exam: ACT, Exam: SAT, Teaching & Tutoring, Test Preparation, Testing
The ability to successfully pace yourself -- knowing how much time you have left and how much time to spend on a given question – is a key success factor for standardized test-takers. Here are 8 tips to pass along and work on with your students:
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Summertime is Test Prep Time

By Scott Cronenweth On June 26, 2012 · 1 Comment · In Assessments, Exam: ACT, Exam: SAT, Test Preparation, Testing
With so little time available for yet more studying while school is in session, summer is perhaps the most popular time to prepare for standardized tests. In particular, summer is the perfect time for high school juniors to begin preparing to take the ACT or SAT test in the fall. The same goes for seniors [...]
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Make SAT/ACT Test Prep Fun – 3 Sites That Can Help

By Scott Cronenweth On May 15, 2012 · 3 Comments · In Exam: ACT, Exam: SAT, Teaching & Tutoring, Test Preparation, Testing
Many college-bound students will be spending time this summer prepping for SAT or ACT exams, either with private tutors, in group settings or on their own. ... With sympathy for their plight, I searched online for some low-cost ideas on how to make preparing for the SAT or ACT over the summer “fun” – or at least a little less boring.
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Test Prep for Top Middle Schools Means More Tutoring

By Scott Cronenweth On April 17, 2012 · 1 Comment · In In The News, Teaching & Tutoring, Test Preparation, Testing, Tutoring
An article this week in the New York Times highlights how the high-stakes, testing-driven competition for a top-rated education continues to intensify in the US – and how tutoring is deemed crucial to students’ success.
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Two Ways Learning Analytics Might Help Reduce Cheating on the SAT and ACT

By Scott Cronenweth On April 3, 2012 · Add Comment · In Exam: ACT, Exam: SAT, In The News, Test Preparation, Testing
In the wake of a recent cheating episode, the SAT and ACT exams will now require students to upload or mail in a photograph when they sign up for an exam. This photo will be printed on their admissions ticket, and on the roster at the test center. On test day, proctors will compare each test-taker’s photo ID with the photo provided at signup.
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Test Prep on a Budget: Six Tips for Students

By Scott Cronenweth On February 21, 2012 · 6 Comments · In Exam: ACT, Exam: SAT, Test Preparation, Testing
What’s the best way to prepare for the SAT or ACT? The approach you take depends somewhat on how much time and money you have to spend. ... Students with tight budgets shouldn’t feel outgunned, however.
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