ONLINE PRACTICE SITE BOOSTS SAT SCORES

ONLINE PRACTICE SITE BOOSTS SAT SCORESHigh school juniors and seniors will have a new opportunity to practice for the SAT using SATpractice.org.  The course is available through a partnership between the College Board and Khan Academy.  The College Board released new research this month that shows students who used the free online practice resources for six to eight hours had improvements of 90 points on average between their PSAT and SAT scores.  Students who used the SAT practice site for 20 to 22 hours averaged gains of 115 points over their PSAT scores.

Do you have a student who struggles with getting their work done?

You are not alone. Using a timer takes the pressure off and can be a fun way to motivate and focus your student to keep them on task.  Using a simple kitchen timer or one on your phone will help students (and moms) focus and "git 'r done!"  It helps with everything; spelling, grammar, reading and handwriting  (commonly referred to as copywork).  Did you know that 10 minutes of copywork a day not only helps to organize the brain, but can double a child's reading level in just half a year.  Use you timer and set it for 15 minutes for a break, outside play time as well as chores. 

As a student gets older, a timer can help organize their coursework. Many high school students are cramming to get their work done the night before a class meets, (I know, I get emails at 8:30 pm the day before class!) or they just need a better way to manage their school day.  I recommend to my high school students that they set their timers for 30 minutes every day for each subject they are studying.  If they were in a traditional classroom setting, they would be in the classroom for at least that period of time each day. Work diligently on that subject for 30 minutes.  If you need or what more time, go ahead and reset the timer.  Students learn to take charge of their time management. Learning to manage their time is a life skill with huge rewards.  Soon they find that they are getting their assignments done way ahead of class and retaining the information. A win-win for everyone!