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The STAAR test, or State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness is an effective assessment tool utilized by public schools in the whole state of Texas. What makes it stand out from other tests out there is that it evaluates the academic performance of learners in each included subject area and the scores thereafter contribute […]

Due to the strong focus on English regarding the ELA Common Core standardized test, many parents become confused as to how to help their children prepare. Traditional science practice questions are not effective, as the test is specially designed to test and promote reading comprehension, even during the history, science and math portions. How to […]

The Fairfax County AAP, or Advanced Academic Programs, is the gifted and talented program for Fairfax County, in Northern Virginia. Testing for Fairfax County AAP consists of a mix of the CogAT® test and the NNAT® test. Fairfax County Public Schools does not share publicly which version of the CogAT test they use for AAP […]

When preparing for an upcoming standardized test, most parents are curious as to the best way to help their child practice. The ELA Common Core tests are no different. For many parents, they’re actually a bit more confusing than other, more traditional standardized tests. This is because while the tests have sections on subjects other […]

The OLSAT® test, or Otis-Lennon School Ability Test®, is a test commonly used by school districts across the United States to screen kids for entry into Gifted and Talented or other advanced programs. The OLSAT test is a cognitive test, meaning that it measures abstract thinking and reasoning skills. Cognitive tests are sometimes called school […]

Choosing a method of test prep for the ELA common core can be confusing and even frustrating for both students and parents. After all, there are more standardized tests being administered to students than ever before. These tests span all ages and grades and test every imaginable subject. The ELA Common Core is a relative […]

Should I apply my child for the NYC G&T test? This is a question many parents in New York City have to ask themselves as their child approaches kindergarten age. The obvious answer is that every child is different and will do best in a program that suits their unique talents and skills. That said, […]

The ELA Common Core test battery is the result of the State Standards Initiative. This initiative has several goals and is a joint effort of the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and the National Governors Association (NGO). Broad Goals In the broadest terms, the State Standards Initiative is an effort to bring some […]

While many parents choose to purchase ready-made history practice questions in study guides and software when preparing their children for standardized tests, the cost can be quite high. This is especially true if you have two or more children in school. With the growing number of standardized tests being administered to children at all grade […]

Lots of parents wonder if science practice questions are necessary. Since the ELA (English Language Arts) Common Core testing battery places an emphasis on English language skills, many parents are confused when it comes time for test preparation and study. Are practice questions for other tested subjects, including science, history, math and social studies really […]