Test Prep Sanity

Knowing what's supposed to be the hard part of any task can make or break your success. Here's what to do about it.

Math Hack – Recognizing the Hard Part — Test Prep Sanity Not knowing which part of a task is supposed to be difficult can cause problems. If you’re told that mile 4 of a 5-mile race is the hardest, and you’re struggling going up a mountain on mile 2, you’re more likely to get discouraged, because if you’re struggling now, what’s going to happen ...

The absolute worst mindset for success on a test is "I'm just not a good test taker." It can be tough to beat. Here's how to do it.

Get Rid of the “I’m just not a good test taker” Disease — Test Prep Sanity A student who thinks that they’re “just not a good test taker” will always underperform on standardized tests. These tests trick students by….

Want your child to work more? Compromise. It's a win-win

Make it a Win-Win: the Power of Compromise — Test Prep Sanity Teenagers want to control their lives. Obviously, they’re not ready to do so, but they don’t know that. Meet them part of the way. When you set the test prep schedule with your child….

Helping your child prepare for a standardized test won't always be smooth sailing. Here's what to do when it gets rough.

Kid Freak Out! What to Do — Test Prep Sanity Kids need to release pressure, and they don’t always do so in the best way (you heard it here first). Here’s how to handle it.

Why mock exams are so crucial

Take a Mock Exam — Test Prep Sanity A standardized test is more than the problems on the page. It’s the anxiety that comes from everything that surrounds it: getting to the test center and signing in, sitting in a room with people you don’t know, the proctor, the fluorescent lights. Students are out of their comfort zone, and that...

I get asked this question a lot. How to Handle Complaining:

How to Handle Complaining — Test Prep Sanity I don’t care if a student complains about tutoring. I don’t care if a student stares at me like I just stole their birthday, and I don’t care if a student likes me or not. I do care if a student does their work, has confidence….

How to shake off the cobwebs and get back into the swing of schoolwork:
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In our ongoing commitment to helping parents stay sane:

Don't Listen to Other Parents — Test Prep Sanity I tell students not to listen to their friends, because their friends lie, and my advice to parents is similar. You can listen to other parents, but be careful of…..

A bad test score always stings, but there are ways to make it a positive experience so your child bounces back even stronger. Here are the first steps to handling an initial setback.

How to Handle a Bad Test

How to Handle a Bad Test Score — Test Prep Sanity A bad test score can be a big shock, but it can also be the motivation your child needs to improve. There are ways to deal with bad news that leave your child in a better position for their next exam.

How to handle the ACT Science section

Handling ACT Science — Test Prep Sanity The ACT science section routinely destroys students the first time they take an ACT. But there’s an easy way to improve your performance without having to learn anything or actually understand science.