11Feb
2021 Year in Review
2021 was another challenging year for all of us. As we reflect back on the year, however, we want to highlight some of the positive things we saw here at Test Innovators.
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24Jan
Why Test Taking Is Like Basketball
The ability to successfully take tests will serve you throughout your life. From the ISEE and SSAT, to the LSAT and the GRE, success and upward mobility in life often comes down to the ability to perform well on tests.
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07Dec
How to Retake the SSAT Like a Pro
Retaking the SSAT can seem like a real pain. You’ve already taken the nearly three-hour test once — is it really worth it to give up a Saturday morning and countless nights studying just to take the same test again?
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15Apr
Research shows practice tests defend memory against stress
In a study at Tufts University, 120 student participants learned a series of 30 words and images. They studied either by taking practice tests or by using the traditional study method of reading over the material to memorize it. They were then asked to recall what they had learned in...
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10Feb
Student Growth Percentiles – FAQ
A student growth percentile (SGP) describes a student's growth compared to other students with the same initial test score. SGP is similar to a standard percentile, but instead of measuring student achievement compared to peers, SGP measures comparative growth. The student growth percentile allows us to compare the growth of...
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08Feb
2020 Year in Review
While there are many reasons to be glad 2020 is behind us, there are some positive things from this past year to reflect on. Despite many challenges and obstacles, 2020 was a year of growing, learning, and giving. Below are some highlights of 2020.
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02Feb
ACT or SAT?
What are the differences between the ACT and SAT? Learn more about each test and the differences between the two by viewing our infographic.
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17Nov
The Most Sought-After Schools of 2020
Over the past eight years, Test Innovators has helped more than 135,000 students prepare for the SSAT and the ISEE—the admissions tests required by the most competitive independent schools in the country. Every year we review our data from thousands of test takers to determine the most popular schools.
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28Sep
What are the sections of the SSAT? (Middle & Upper Levels)
The Middle and Upper Level SSAT have six total sections. Two are unscored: the Writing Sample and the Experimental Section. The other four are scored: the two Quantitative (Math) Sections, the Reading Section, and the Verbal Section.
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11Aug
Testing effect (and why practice testing is key)
Why are practice tests such a critical piece of preparation? The American Psychological Association defines the testing effect as the psychological finding that retention is better when taking a test compared to restudying the same material. The testing effect, also called retrieval practice, indicates that practice tests are a more effective...
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