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Parents across the country are beginning to hear about the WISC-V Test, the latest version of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children.® The WISC-V replaces its predecessor, the WISC-IV, which has been used for years as an IQ test given to kids between age 6:0 and 16:11. The newest version is similar to its predecessor […]

The Woodcock-Johnson IV ® test, or Woodcock-Johnson Fourth Edition, was recently released as the newest version of the Woodcock-Johnson test. The Fourth Edition replaces the Woodcock-Johnson III, or Third Edition, which was used for some time until replaced by this newest version. The WJ 4 is essentially an updated version of the test, calibrated to […]

If your child is facing an upcoming ELA Common Core test, you may be wondering what the test is and what subjects are involved. You’re not alone – due to the relative newness of the test itself, many parents across the country feel as though they’re scrambling to keep up and to help prepare their […]

Parents looking to find out the levels of the NNAT ®-2 test or Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test® aren’t sure what they’re up against. Many think it’s a test that measures the same skills they learn in school. Others think it’s a test that will measure their kids’ reading abilities or math skills. Let’s face it: […]

The WISC-V Test, or the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children®, is the latest version of the WISC test, taking the place of the older WISC-IV test. The update is big news for this IQ test administered to children ranging in age from 6:0 to 16:11. The latest version of the test has dropped the Word […]

The STAAR ® test or the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness ® is one of those standardized tests given to public school students to determine how much they’ve learned in their various subjects under English, Science, Math, and Social Studies. Scores matter a lot in these tests because whatever the performance of the […]

The ELA Common Core requirements vary by state, and it can be difficult to tell what your specific state requires. First, some background: the State Standards Initiative is a nationwide initiative aimed at improving the quality of education for all students. Its goal is to achieve this by administering standardized tests on an annual basis. […]

Karen Quinn, The Testing Mom, whose own son was headed for special education until she cracked the code of early intelligence testing and boosted his score from the 37th to the 94th percentile, will empower you to take charge of your child’s intellectual development, and set him or her up to ace tests and thrive […]

In order to help you child prepare for the ELA Common Core or any standardized test battery, it’s important to understand the test itself. Here we’ll review the basics of the ELA Common Core as well as some helpful tips on test prep. Regional Testing While some standardized tests are given nationwide, others are more […]

Have you just found out that your child will be taking the ITBS ® test? If you’re like a lot of other parents the thought of your child taking a new test that you’re not familiar with can be extremely anxiety-provoking. Just thinking about the test and wondering how to prepare can produce high levels […]