Educators can help students manage the SAT and ACT testing process by providing resources about the tests. We recommend creating an informational packet that you can give to your families as they start the testing process. Here’s a sample packet for inspiration. Please feel free to download and use it.
Students are allowed to use a calculator during the math portion of the ACT. Generally, 4-function, graphing, and scientific calculators are allowed, as long as they meet ACT guidelines. For more details, refer to the full calculator policy on ACT's website.
ACT Calculator Restrictions
Some calculators have features that...
Reading and Writing is the first section on the SAT. It features a wide variety of short passages (everything from science to poetry) paired with multiple-choice questions that test skills like vocabulary, grammar, and reading comprehension. This guide covers everything you need to know about the SAT Reading and Writing section,...
It seems that every year, the approach to standardized testing changes. This year is no different with various schools (once again) reevaluating the role of standardized testing in their admissions process.
As we head towards application season, prospective college students need to know where their target schools stand on testing. Are...
The SAT is now a computer adaptive test, and one of the most notable changes is that there is no longer a “no-calculator” math section of the test. Calculators are now allowed during the entirety of both math modules, and the testing application includes a built-in graphing...
The SAT is offered on 7 Saturdays every year. The test dates typically fall in March, May, June, August, October, November, and December. See upcoming dates and registration deadlines.
That's right -- Test Innovators has officially launched SAT prep!
Test Innovators now has a brand-new test prep platform for the SAT, the college admissions exam taken by over 1.7 million students each year. The platform uses personalized data-driven technology to help students focus on only the areas that need improvement,...
This blog post is part of a series between Test Innovators and Scoir. You can read the other part of the series on the Scoir blog here.
We’ve been getting a lot of questions about the new digital SAT lately. So we’ve compiled and answered...
Transition words may be considered by some to be an unnecessary accouterment to a sentence, a garnish rather than a key ingredient to a dish. While it is true that inexperienced writers run the risk of overembellishing their sentences with transition words, it’s important to recognize that transitions have a...
