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English Language Arts and Literacy Common Core Testing If you have a school-age child, chances are good that you’ve heard of the English Language Arts and Literacy Common Core tests. However, due to their relatively recent development, many parents are left wondering what precisely the exams cover. What Testing Achieves In the broadest terms, the […]

We know that in young kids lying is certainly related to cognitive development. We often see in children lying who are developing cognitively early. There is also the connection in adults between high IQs and the ability to lie well. This is related to pathology as well as the spectrum of lying. We do know […]

Kindergarten testing plays a major role in education. It is one of the first few steps every young learner has to take before they start formal schooling. Children, often as a requirement, have to take a kindergarten test before they enroll in a class. So if you have a 5-year-old, it’s best to know the […]

If you’re enrolled in a public high school in Texas then you are already familiar with the so-called STAAR exam or State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness test. This standardized test took over the famous Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills or TAKS, which had been used by the state for years. It was […]

Everybody loves playing games and kids are no exception. In fact, they are able to learn more if lessons are introduced using games. With this in mind, teaching children different number concepts can become more interesting and enjoyable through math games. Children will be less intimidated by the lessons if they are couched in games! […]

Why is the STAR Exam Important? California’s standardized testing system, the STAR exam (Standardized Testing and Reporting), is a test battery designed to ensure that each student receives a quality education. You can read a synopsis of the exam at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Standardized_Testing_and_Reporting_(STAR)_Program. Relevance Together with the California High School Exit Examination, the STAR exam strives to […]

With the large number of standardized tests being administered to students today, many parents (and teachers) are wondering why yet another battery of tests, the ELA Common Core tests, has been introduced. In order to understand the importance of these tests, it’s crucial to understand the situation which they were created to improve. Poorly Educated […]

Many parents, when informed their kids will be taking IQ exams like the Cognitive Abilities Test, or the CogAT, want to learn as much as they can about the exams. This includes how the test is structured and what will be expected of their kids when testing. The Cognitive Abilities Test is a standardized exam […]

Due to the relative newness and controversy surrounding the State Standards Initiative, many parents and students are feeling a bit confused when it comes to state specific test preparation. Here, we’ll review the state specific testing concept and provide a link for practice questions. State by State Options State specific test prep can be confusing, […]

The language you hear around New York City testing sounds like a game of Scrabble – OLSAT®, City-wide, Stanford-Binet®, District-wide, NNAT-2®, Naglieri®, ERB, WPPSI-IV®, G&T programs, the list of acronyms goes on and on! Learn about all the tests given to our talented tots in New York City and how to prepare for theses tests. […]