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preparing your students for the act (2024-2025 edition)
as the new school year begins, it’s time to think about how to best support your students through their act preparation. with every new year comes...
high school
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motivating students for the act/sat
standardized testing looms large in many students' minds for years before they even begin prep. if they plan on attending college, they know they're...
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how to prepare students for the act in 2020
it's 2020, and standardized testing looks different than it ever has before. while testing companies, including the act, are working hard to make...
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tips for teaching magoosh content in a virtual setting
when your classes move online, it's a big change—both for your students and for you. however, this change doesn't have to be negative. while there...
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best practices for instructors using magoosh
every educator has their own unique approach to teaching, but to help get you started we’ve put together some useful guidelines for prepping your...
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educator resources for teaching about racism and social justice
the murder of george floyd by police officer derek chauvin on may 25, 2020, followed by nationwide uprisings and protests against racism and police...
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magoosh vs. khan: which sat test prep is right for you
students often ask us about khan academy, a non-profit educational organization that offers all kinds of great online learning tools for students and...
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we’re here for you: free sat and act accounts for schools!
we know that with students finishing classes from home, school looks a little different this semester. online has become the new classroom, and...
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students who use magoosh perform better on the act and sat
teachers and administrators are faced with the challenge of adequately preparing their students for the act and sat while also juggling their own...
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new instructor account feature: distributing accounts
magoosh has rolled out a new process for our bulk partners to make distributing student accounts even easier! you can now assign student accounts...
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new instructor account feature: student answer review
we have rolled out a new feature to allow you to do a detailed review of student answers! we're always listening to instructor feedback, and one of...
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all about college admissions
whether your students are just starting to look at colleges, or they’ve had their eyes on the same university since they were 5, applying to colleges...
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new bulk account feature: assignments
we're excited to announce an exclusive feature for new bulk accounts called assignments! assignments are designed to help instructors have more...
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8 fun activities to do while teaching high school
one of the reasons i decided to teach high school was because i think language arts is fun—unfortunately, many people disagree with me. so as i...
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steps for setting classroom expectations for your students
studies have shown that when you set high expectations for your students, they will work to meet and exceed them. of course, there are lots of...
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top classroom assessment techniques
rather than asking students to regurgitate facts on a test, it’s important to come up with alternate classroom assessment techniques to determine...
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must-have teaching apps
it seems like there’s an app for just about everything these days. therefore, you probably aren’t too surprised to find that there are a lot of apps...
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fun teaching games to try in your classroom
incorporating games into your lessons is one of many teaching strategies. and it has many benefits. first, it is a great way to get students up and...
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must have technology in the classroom for 2018
technology advancements have changed the way teachers do a lot of things in the classroom. not only is technology helpful, but it’s become necessary...
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grants for classroom supplies
it’s no secret that teachers are often stuck paying for classroom supplies from their own pockets. that really adds up (especially if you need...
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inclusion: helping all students belong in your classroom!
inclusion is creating a community in your classroom that includes both students with and without disabilities. research shows us that not only is...
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how to individualize lessons
teaching can sometimes feel like a frustrating exercise in “teaching to the middle.” by knowing how to individualize lessons for your students, you...
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how to create fun teaching worksheets
how do you create fun teaching worksheets? do fun and worksheets even belong in the same sentence together? let’s face it. most students don’t want...
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how to grade papers faster
there are many different techniques that a teacher can use to assess their students' understanding of the concepts being taught. but using those...