As we do our part and stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19, it can be challenging to keep our kids (and ourselves!) academically engaged. Thankfully, public libraries offer plenty of free online learning resources, from online courses and research databases to educational activities for school-aged children. Check out your local library’s website to access a ton of great resources.
Here are the links to the public libraries in the 25 most populous U.S. cities:
Students nationwide and around the globe are home from school due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving many parents wondering about what this will mean for their child’s education. While many schools are able to provide remote learning experiences for their students, this is not a feasible reality for all schools....
Students learn best when they absorb information in multiple ways! Have your child take a break from screens and engage their senses by integrating podcasts into their daily routine. The following podcasts are fantastic opportunities to get your child thinking about ideas and topics that can increase their knowledge base...
As part of the application process for independent schools, Arjun took the SSAT. In preparation for the SSAT, Arjun participated in the Test Innovators A Better Chance summer preparation course and practiced independently on the Test Innovators online platform. Arjun found the Test Innovators practice tests to be most helpful....
We all know that spending time outdoors is important for children, but the team here at Test Innovators has dug into why it's so important. The benefits range from improving sensory skills to supporting creativity.
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Test Innovators' education team recently ran webinars that answered our most frequently asked questions about these tests. If you missed the webinars, check out the recordings.
The day before the test, relax, read a book, get some exercise, and get plenty of sleep. In fact, you should prioritize sleep the entire week before the test as those earlier nights’ sleep will be critical.
On the morning of the test, wake up with ample time to eat a...
Every year, Test Innovators gives out merit-based scholarships to help students access quality educational opportunities. We awarded six scholarships this year to students who demonstrated the most improvement on either the ISEE or the SSAT.
Recently the makers of the ACT announced three new changes coming to the ACT starting in September of 2020. These changes include online testing, retaking single sections, and superscores.
The saying “practice as you’d like to perform” is applicable to so many things, especially test preparation. Practice tests are the foundation of preparation for this very reason. Practice tests help simulate test day and expose you to the content and structure of the test.
But taking a practice test is...
