As a teacher, you know that end of year tests are responsible for some of the greatest stress for both students and yourself. No matter how much you’ve prepared students with new material and practice reviews, the testing itself can be the cause of tremendous anxiety.
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Share with your students! The complete ACT study guide
Studying for a standardized test can be like navigating the Amazon River by yourself. It’s possible to do it on your own—but at some point, you’re probably really going to wish that you had a guide. Lucky for you, finding an ACT study guide online is (slightly) easier than going…
Read MoreHow to Improve Your Students’ Writing Using the ACT Essay Rubric
Because the ACT Writing test is optional, some teachers opt out of preparing students for it. However, many colleges do require the writing test, so you should work it into your curriculum if possible. In addition, teaching the ACT Writing test is a great way to teach essay writing techniques…
Read MoreSix Month ACT Study Guide
If you are reading this, it’s likely that you have at least six months to prepare for the ACT, and that is a fantastic news! If you’re taking the ACT in 6 months that means you have plenty of time to get fully prepped without letting your grades suffer or…
Read MoreYour Complete, Free SAT Study Guide
There are a lot of SAT study guides out there, some of them so thick they’ll make your Amazon delivery driver’s eyes water. But when you’re prepping for the SAT, more isn’t always more. You don’t need the most information; you need the best information.
Read MoreA Complete Guide to Preparing Your Students for ACT Test Day
After months spent studying for the ACT, many students experience anxiety and nervousness as their test dates approach. To help ensure that your students can walk into their ACT feeling relaxed, confident, and prepared, we’ve put together a guide covering all the ins and outs of ACT test day, with…
Read MoreHow to Support High School Test Prep in Your School’s Curriculum
As busy instructors who must simultaneously juggle our own subject curriculum and adequately prepare our students for the ACT, SAT, and college readiness in general, it can be hard to strike a balance. That’s why we’re here to help!
Read MoreHow School Counselors can Help Prepare Students for the ACT
We tend to think of ACT prep as a teacher’s job, but a school’s college counselor can also be highly beneficial to students in the ACT prep process. So how exactly can you as an ACT counselor take steps to ensuring students’ preparedness and success on the test? Let’s take…
Read MoreWhat is the National Career Readiness Certificate?
Across high schools, there is plenty of preparation for college, from ACT and SAT practice to college essay tutorials. But what about preparation for the workforce?
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