by Cindy | Jul 27, 2018 | Blog, good grades, Reading Strategies, testing
Good grades dominate as the primary success measurement in school. The unfortunate aspect of this grade-driven format is that grades are not rewarded with the same guidelines across the board. Grades come in all shapes and forms, meaning that each grade is weighted...
by Cindy | Jul 25, 2018 | ACT, Blog, reading skills, Reading Strategies, SAT, standardized testing, Test Taking, testing
Many parents and students alike share the belief that there are “tricks” to standardized test taking and they search for those programs that specialize in helping students who are challenged by multiple-choice tests. These companies that market to increase scores are...
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...
