Test Innovators Blog

14Mar

Educational Innovator: The Wight Foundation

The Wight Foundation is an educational access organization founded in 1986 by real estate entrepreneur Russell B. Wight, Jr. The organization’s mission is “making a world of difference,” which it accomplishes by providing grants for socioeconomically disadvantaged students to attend prestigious boarding schools. This effectively allows these students’ voices to...

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06Mar

Educational Innovator: Acera School

Acera’s approach to learning flips the traditional model of education. Rather than prioritizing knowledge acquisition, the school focuses on the development of eight core capacities: systems thinking, perspective taking, critical thinking and problem solving, collaboration, creativity, emotional intelligence, ethical decision making, and leadership.

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15Feb

Educational Innovator: Phillips Academy’s (MS)² Program

Andover’s longest-running educational outreach program, Mathematics & Science for Minority Students – (MS)², for short – advances diversity in math and science fields by developing the competencies and self-confidence of outstanding high school students of color.

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13Feb

How Practice Tests Help Students Learn

Scientific research shows that taking practice tests improves learning and memory retention more than studying and reviewing material alone, a phenomenon termed the “testing effect.” Practice tests have also been shown to defend memory against the effects of stress and identify content gaps important in learning.

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11Feb

Educational Innovator: Graland Country Day School

The Gates Invention and Innovation program at Graland Country Day School in Denver, Colorado, gives motivated students in grades 5-8 the opportunity to solve real-world problems through the invention of original products, possibly earning themselves U.S. patents in the process. Each year, 100-130 student participants identify a problem, conduct market...

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08Feb

9 Cutting-Edge STEM & STEAM Programs

Over the last couple decades, the United States has placed increasing emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. In recent years, some programs have added Art (STEAM), generally placing a greater focus on creativity and design thinking.

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24Jan

What does it mean for a school application to be holistic?

As you research the admissions process for different independent and private schools, you may notice that many schools’ admissions offices mention a holistic review process. What does this mean exactly, and how does it affect your application specifically?

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18Jan

Test Innovators Launches SAT Prep Platform

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,...

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12Jan

How to Build Your ACT Success Plan

The ACT may seem like an overwhelming hurdle in your college application process. For years, it has been hyped up as one of the most important aspects of your application, and now that it's finally time to start preparing for the test, you may not be sure where to begin....

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