Reading Comp, and the "Interest Technique" Oct 29, 2008

On the SAT, finding passages of interest is the 1st key, making others interest you is the 2nd

The Long-awaited Halloween Super-Challenge is Here Oct 28, 2008

A new version of an old problem is presented for Halloween and is challenging for adults and children of all ages

SAT Vocabulary Words Gone Nuts Oct 20, 2008

By placing often-confused words close together, students see the differences clearly

Fun Halloween Math Costumes Oct 18, 2008

Here's a new thought for a math costume that's based on a standard symbol

Monster Math For Halloween Oct 16, 2008

There are challenging problem-solving questions, popular in Asian Math, and this week one will appear here for Halloween

How Much Torture Should One Expect? Oct 13, 2008

The PSAT exam is always the same format, and knowing what to expect can reduce anxiety

Reading Between the Lines Oct 6, 2008

There are tricky inference questions on the SAT and elsewhere, but knowledge and practice help

Don't Be Fooled By Units! Oct 5, 2008

On the SAT exam, many errors occur because students neglect to notice the way different units work when increased or decreased in size

Take Charge of Your Unit(s) Oct 2, 2008

Much can be gained by using a technique that the writers of the SAT use on you!

Last Minute Tip: It Shouldn't Last a Minute Sep 30, 2008

On the SAT exam the numbers are chosen to help you