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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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ISEE Quantitative Reasoning
The Quantitative Reasoning section of the ISEE tests mathematical reasoning abilities, which means that the questions often don’t require significant calculation and instead can be solved with numerical and logical reasoning. Fast Facts Second section of the ISEE Lower Level: 35 minutes with 38 questions all word problems Middle and Upper...
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9 Ways to Help Your Student or Child Combat ACT and SAT Test Anxiety
This article was written by our partner, Scoir, the college and career discovery platform. Learn more about our partnership here.In a teenager’s world, standardized tests can feel like a huge, terrifying obstacle to overcome. It’s not unusual for teens to equate their worth with...
Read MoreAll About The Character Skills Snapshot
The Character Skills Snapshot (CSS) is a tool developed by The Enrollment Management Association, the same company that creates the SSAT. Students in grades 6 through 12 take the CSS for admission to participating independent schools. Check with your prospective schools to see if they require the CSS.
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The College Journey: What Students Should Be Doing in Middle School to Prepare for College
The college admissions process is one of the most important parts of your future, and one that you can start preparing for in middle school. To learn how, we spoke with Keith Wilkerson, Founder and Lead Teacher for College Thoughts. Keith has over 21 years of experience in the college...
Read MoreSAT Scoring
How is the SAT scored? When and how do you see your scores? How do you send scores to schools you’re applying for? The team here at Test Innovators has the answers! How is the test scored? The multiple-choice sections (Reading, Writing and Language, and both Math sections) are scored by counting all...
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Digital SAT Infographic
The SAT hasn't just gone digital—the test has fundamentally changed. Our infographic provides a detailed overview of the structure and content of the new computer adaptive test.
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The Top Questions About the Digital SAT Answered
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...
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The Impact of Test Practice: A Data Study
In 2020, ERB and Test Innovators partnered with the goal of leveling the playing field for all ISEE test takers. The partnership provides every student with access to high-quality test practice, which reduces anxiety and increases confidence through familiarization and learning. In order to assess the impact the partnership has...
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