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Tips on Selecting Details in a Book!
Mar 06,2013 | Posted in Reading, Study Tips, Teaching by Yolanda Fontanez-ColemanAs your child gets into reading longer chapter books it becomes more of a challenge for them to remember all the important details. It is important for them to read the book in its entirety but at the same time…
Most students experience some level of stress when taking tests. However for some students the anxiety that comes with taking tests is so severe that it can impede their performance. Anxiety can make focusing and recalling information very difficult for…
4 Tips on Timing for ACT and SAT
Feb 05,2013 | Posted in ACT, SAT Prep, Study Tips, Test Prep by Yolanda Fontanez-ColemanHere are some strategies that will help you while taking the ACT and SAT tests.
PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE: Take as many practice tests as you can. There are many free proctored tests out there. This is a great way to…
Do you sometimes run out of ideas when it comes to helping your child study? Here is a fun and easy tip that you can incorporate today when helping your child study. This fun tip incorporates a little bit of…
School is now in full swing and many teachers across the nation are implementing the “Friday Spelling Tests”. We all had them many years ago. Do you remember how you studied for them when you were in elementary school? Well,…
Reading Strategy: Be an Active Reader
May 24,2012 | Posted in SAT Prep, Study Tips by Yolanda Fontanez-ColemanWhen turning to a reading section of a SAT or ACT test, it is easy to turn our minds off because we know that a reading section entails a lot of focus, attention, and little room to allow our minds…
Cumulative Tests- How do I study for these?
Apr 18,2012 | Posted in Math, Reading, Study Tips, Teaching Games by Yolanda Fontanez-ColemanCumulative tests are exams that assess what has been taught throughout an entire course or school year. Typically cumulative tests are given at the end of the year or semester. These tests can be very overwhelming and stressful for students…
Reading Strategy: Understanding the Sentence
Apr 10,2012 | Posted in Reading, SAT Prep, Study Tips, Testing by Yolanda Fontanez-ColemanHere is another great strategy to use when taking the Reading Component of the SAT or ACT test.
Reading sections of the SAT and ACT can cause anxiety for some students; however by taking a moment or two to understand…
Teaching Math to Preschoolers
Want to foster your child’s understanding of basic mathematical concepts? Try turning everyday tasks into fun learning lessons!
Grocery Shopping
Let your child help you take items off the shelf and place them in your cart.…
The next SAT test if just around the corner – Saturday November 5th to be exact!
Here are a few tips and strategies to help you on the big day!
1. Make sure that you know the exact location of…
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