Admissions tests like the SAT, CLT, and ACT have been historically required for students wanting to enter college. Not only did the tests give the colleges an idea of a student’s abilities, but they also helped colleges find students and students find scholarships. In the past 10 years, there have been multiple studies showing the […]
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College admissions is a tricky path to tread. Each college has specialties and requirements. One of the most common practices in the past 40 years or so has been to require a college entrance exam to ensure that a student is ready for the rigors of a college education. The process of completing a college
If we teach for mastery, then why would we bother to complete tests? This is a valid question. Especially for those of us that require our students have a firm grasp on the material before progressing through the course. This is why it takes some of us longer to complete coursework than others. But if
The problem with questions is that they often go unanswered. We ask questions and either don’t wait for an answer or we don’t search for one. Our children ask questions and we ignore them or hope that they will go away. Obviously, this is not true for all children or for all parents. Many of
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Helping our high school students develop a plan can seem like a daunting task, but it has the potential to be a great shared experience. For ease, here are the five steps in creating a high school plan with your student. Homeschool vision I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again: You need a
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