Standardized testing

College entrance exams (SAT & ACT), part of the standardized testing debate, have pros & cons. Arguments for keeping the SAT based on personal experiences. Will your SAT or ACT score get you into the best college or university?

Tests can only measure knowledge & facts. They can never measure the true potential and quality of a person.

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I would use this anchor chart to remind students of the strategies they can use during testing periods and reduce their anxiety.

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Some parents look for a homeschool placement test as a way to assess the learning of students. Other times, parents may look for exams like a free online math placement test or English placement test practice so they know a baseline on where to start studies. We'll talk about standardized tests and other ways to assess your homeschooler. #homeschool #homeschooling #test #testing #testprep #exam #exams #education

SAT & ACT Tests

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These 15 ACT tips can boost your ACT score in no time. Memorize every single one before test day and maximize your score.