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Today I want to talk about the reasons children lie. Children lie really for the same reasons as adults. The content of their lies may be somewhat different. Why does anyone lie? They lie for self gain. They lie for self protection, to get out of negative consequences. You might lie to your boss about […]

Used widely in assessing the achievement of students and adults, the Woodcock Johnson III Test of Achievement is a test your child will likely take at some point during their academic career. If your child is gifted and will be seeking admittance to a TAG or advanced-placement school, they will almost certainly take this test […]

Helping your child succeed on an upcoming Regents’ test is a very common concern among parents of graduating seniors. Here, we’ll review a bit about the Regents’ tests themselves as well as the best ways to help your child perform to the best of their abilities.  What is a Regents Test?  In the state of […]

With their network extending to roughly 2,000 schools around the world, the ERB test NYC company Educational Records Bureau distributes is a very common test for students worldwide. The tests are commonly used to determine early admittance to college and admittance to highly selective public schools. Unfortunately for many students, an error in the way […]

Raising a gifted child presents some unique challenges, one of which is: should they go to summer camp? If so, is a “normal” camp OK, or are there special summer camps out there for gifted children? Today I want to share my experience with you. The summer before our daughter began pre-school, I started purchasing […]

Due to the relatively recent introduction of ELA Common Core testing, many parents are finding it difficult to understand and, perhaps more importantly, difficult to effectively prepare their children. Here we’ll review precisely what the ELA Common Core test battery consists of, in addition to how and why it was developed. What it Is The […]

The Canada Abilities Test is one of the most affordable aptitude tests today. Many parents are spending thousands of dollars on their children’s education, and thankfully, with the CCAT test now available, they can have their children tested at a cheaper price. One of the main reasons the Canadian Cognitive Abilities Test CCAT costs less […]

Introducing your child to the format and content of the CogAT Some parents decide to use CogAT practice questions for their children, believing practice makes perfect; however, the real reason to use practice sessions in preparation for intelligence assessment tests like the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) is to hone your child’s reasoning skills. While promoting […]

Given to children in all grades, beginning in kindergarten and running through a student’s senior year, the ELA common core tests are relatively new in the world of standardized testing. The purpose of the tests is to ensure that all students are fully prepared for college study and their careers in several different areas. English […]

There are many schools all over the country that welcome new students every year but there are those that require you to pass a particular test such as the Independent School Entrance Exam before they can enroll you. These schools have to screen applicants especially if there are limited slots available and they only want […]