February 2012 monthly archives
Which assessment is best for me: ACT or SAT?
Feb 23,2012 | Posted in Math, Reading, SAT Prep, Teaching by Yolanda Fontanez-ColemanDeciding whether to take the ACT or SAT test can be stressful, however it can also be a simple decision. The SAT test assesses critical thinking skills. The questions tend to be on the wordier side and can cause students…
Project Planning for your Elementary Aged Child
Feb 16,2012 | Posted in Homework, Math, Teaching by Yolanda Fontanez-ColemanMy twin second graders came home this week with a math project that is due in 2 weeks. The goal of this project is to find photos of 13 different shapes: solid figures & plane shapes. The teacher has an…
Many students hear the acronyms SAT and ACT, yet they are not aware of differences and similarities between the two assessments. The SAT test measures reasoning and critical thinking skills and is comprised of 3 components: writing, reading, and mathematics.…
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