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If you’re looking for state test practice questions, you’re probably very familiar with the process of standardized test prep. Many parents, however, have become slightly confused regarding state test practice question. This is due, in part, to the state-specific nature of the Common Core tests, as well as the different subjects tested at varying grade […]

The STAAR test or State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness is a statewide assessment tool conducted to public schools throughout Texas. Compared with previous tests like the TAKS test, the STAAR examination aims to measure the performance of students in every core subject areas. Thankfully, there are some helpful resources for the STAAR test […]

The ELA Common Core represents a new era of standardized testing in the United States. State common core tests can vary, based on each state’s option to reject or accept the common core. Here, we’ll review the common core itself and how you can help your child prepare for this new testing battery. What is […]

There are many reasons parents homeschool their children. You can download our complete Homeschool Survival Guide here. Please note: there are mentions of Common Core in this guide for those homeschool parents who do plan to eventually send their child back into the public schools. Here are just a few of the reasons parents homeschool: […]

Having been used state-wide since 1998, the California achievement test is known by several names, including the STAR exam, STAR test and the Standardized Testing and Reporting examination. The goal of the California achievement test is simple – quality education for all students. The test attempts to achieve this goal by testing students on an annual […]

There are so many signs of a gifted child and this article will shed light on many of those signs and what it actually means for a boy or girl to be gifted. The traditional way to measure whether a child is gifted or not is from an IQ test. Here’s the breakdown on where […]

When faced with an upcoming ELA standardized test, every parent’s natural instinct is to help their child prepare. Today’s academic environment is much more competitive than in years past, and standardized testing is a huge part of each students success or failure. While many regard them as annoying or too frequent, there’s no way around […]

There are many places to find practice questions for the OLSAT test and sites like Tests.com have consolidated the list for everyone! As you know, the OLSAT test is given around the country and in spots like New York City for the admission to the uber competitive gifted and talented program that starts in Kindergarten. The […]

If your child is facing an upcoming state performance review or other type of standardized test, you’re undoubtedly concerned over helping them perform to their highest abilities. You’re not alone – the vast majority of parents of school age children put a great deal of effort into standardized testing prep. With so many standardized tests, […]

If you make every learning experience in your classroom fun, even math lessons, 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 […]