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How to use adaptive assessment in SAT preparation

Introduction Adaptive tests, or “tailored tests” are a calibrated method of assessing each student’s level or performance during tests. The difficulty level of the questions is tailored to the individual student, allowing for an accurate assessment of their abilities. They were first designed in the 1900s to diagnose cognitive development in young children. Now, with… Continue reading How to use adaptive assessment in SAT preparation

Moving from pen/paper to a digital platform for test preparation

pencil and eraser on test answer sheet, with question booklet

Change of Mindset Digital platforms and online assessments have tremendous untapped potential for helping students with test preparation. While pen-and-paper tests have long been the norm, they are increasingly being replaced by online assessments. The educational sector has begun to recognize the numerous benefits of digital testing, including the increased ease of marking and quicker,… Continue reading Moving from pen/paper to a digital platform for test preparation

Lessons SAT/ACT students can take from the Art of War

The art of war in exam preparation

If you know the enemy and yourself, you need not be afraid of the outcome of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, then every victory will also be a defeat for you. If you neither know your enemy nor yourself, you will lose every battle. – Sun Tzu, Art of… Continue reading Lessons SAT/ACT students can take from the Art of War