by Cindy | Jul 20, 2018 | Blog, Educational Achievement, good grades, Personal Growth, Reading Aptitude, reading skills, RTS Success Blog, standardized testing, study methods, Test Taking
Many very smart and talented students fail to reach their potential because of one problem that goes unrecognized throughout their academic careers— poor reading skills. Students and their parents often are in denial about this problem because students work hard and...
by Cindy | Jul 18, 2018 | Blog, Reading Comprehension, rote learning, study methods, Test Taking, time to study
“I don’t have enough time to study!” This is a common complaint. With outside commitments, including school activities, students who come home after a long day just want to “chill” and relax a bit. But they can’t because school grades are way too important. So their...
by Cindy | Jul 16, 2018 | ACT, Blog, College Preparation, Reading Aptitude, Reading Comprehension, SAT, standardized testing
Standardized testing is not about grades. It’s about aptitude—the ability to learn something new. Aptitude testing also assesses the development or proficiency in a specific area (if provided with education or training) Aptitude is an individual’s “talent” to...
by Cindy | Jul 13, 2018 | Blog, learning environment, Reading Comprehension, Technology
In today’s information era, many classrooms around the country focus on interactive instruction that includes computers, movies, PowerPoints, class lecture, and discussion. This seems like a well-rounded learning experience, but it is missing an important...
by Cindy | Jul 11, 2018 | Blog, dyslexia, testing
Dyslexia can be a scary word. Often misunderstood, this broad term covers all reading disorders, including phonics, comprehension, and test-taking challenges. Some people with dyslexia struggle to sound out words and often confuse letters; others can read words but...
by Cindy | Jul 9, 2018 | Blog, memorization, Reading Comprehension, rote learning, Test Taking, testing
During the latter part of middle school and the start of high school, many bright students start to struggle with test taking. So why has testing become so challenging? If you have studied the review packet for hours, or have re-read the passages over and over, then...
