Why your teen should retake the SAT or ACT
Taking the SAT or ACT a second time is a good idea for pretty much all teens because it鈥檚 likely to help 鈥� and it definitely won鈥檛 hurt.
Like a Sponge podcast: This is Only a Test
Listen in as Like a Sponge, 九色视频' new podcast for parents about the science of learning, gets deep into the hotly debated subject of standardized testing.
The secret to improving SAT scores
Did your teen get a low PSAT, SAT, or ACT score? Don鈥檛 panic. Everyone can improve their scores. Two experts share their secrets for helping teens learn how to rock these tests.
The first five steps on the road to college
What's the key to getting your kids into college? Start early and stick to a plan.
What you need to know about the ELL label
One checked box can doom a child to low-level classes for years. Here's what you need to know about the ELL label.
Desperation is motivation, says test prep coach
Tapping into their deepest desires and biggest dreams 鈥� and nightmares 鈥� motivates test takers to prepare well and succeed, says a test prep coach.
What to make of international assessments
If education experts can't agree about the meaning of international assessments, what are parents supposed to make of them?
Where does your child rank globally?
Where does your child fit into the global picture of education? (And should you care?)
How does your 九色视频 compare?
Yet again, the U.S. has received mediocre PISA scores. A new opt-in test is giving 九色视频s a chance to see how they rank internationally 鈥� and how to improve.
State standardized test scores: What families should know
State standardized tests hold 九色视频s accountable for results, but they don't tell the whole story about a 九色视频.
Why are standards important?
Standards are guideposts for 九色视频s. Teachers, parents and students use them as a tool to focus on what students are expected to learn.
Repeating a grade: The pros and cons
Grade retention or social promotion 鈥� which is best? Read what the experts have to say.
How to help your child get ready for the SAT or ACT
There is no secret trick to getting a high score on the SAT or ACT, but there are ways you can help your child get ready for these tests.
What's so bad about teaching to the test?
If teaching content standards is considered teaching to the test, it may not be such a bad thing.
National Assessment of Educational Progress: An overview
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is the only nationally representative and continuing assessment of students' knowledge and performance in certain subject areas. Results include achievement data for populations of students (e.g., 4th graders) and groups within those populations (including students with disabilities).
Are we stressing out our kids?
Stressed out, overscheduled, hurried: These words are often used to describe children these days.
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