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The STAAR exam, or State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, was introduced in 2012, replacing the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills which was the most common assessment tool used in public schools for several years in Texas. The students are not the only ones assessed by the STAAR exam but also the schools. […]

The NYC G&T test is just around the corner – but so are the holidays. What do you do when the most wonderful time of the year threatens to interrupt all the progress you and your child have made? Of course, the entire process of preparing for the test is stressful, especially if this is […]

Many parents are looking for state by state standardized tests so they know what their child will be taking. This is especially true if your child is facing an upcoming Common Core State Standards Initiative test. Since each state has the power to reject, accept or modify (by picking and choosing) the Standards, focusing on […]

Science practice questions, along with study materials for history, social studies and math, are often sticking points when it comes to test preparation. Many parents feel confused. After all, the ELA tests place a heavy focus on English language literacy – where do the other subjects fit in? In reality, the ELA tests aren’t solely […]

*This blog post about toys for learning was written by Joelle Soleymani, a popular NYC tutor who specializes in helping children in kindergarten through middle school navigate the rigorous academic requirements of both the regular school year and the many standardized tests that are a reality for students everywhere. Joelle developed this list as another […]

Ever wonder why the NYC Gifted and Talented test is so hyped up? It’s because it’s super difficult and competitive! For the last several years, kids have to score in the 99th percentile just to have a shot at making it into the most sought-after NYC programs. No wonder parents start freaking out and preparing […]

Are you preparing for the STAAR test and looking for STAAR practice questions? Well you must be aware by now just how vital it is to get a high score in this assessment test. Your final grade is at stake and so are your chances of graduating with honors or getting into a good college. […]

A relative newcomer in the world of standardized testing, the State Standards Initiative has been designed to help students become better prepared for life in the real world. The Initiative is the result of a collaboration of many organizations and educational authorities across the country, with the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and […]

Lots of parents in Northern Virginia are hearing about the Fairfax County AAP, which stands for Advanced Academic Programs. This is the gifted and talented program for Fairfax County, the most populous county in the Washington, D.C. area, and in the state of Virginia. The program is competitive and parents need to start preparing their […]

If you make every learning experience, including math lessons, in your classroom fun, students will become more interested and motivated to join in class discussions and activities and at the same time to study harder. Many students find math lessons boring and difficult but that’s because teachers use the wrong strategies. Indeed, we can say […]