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how much does the act cost (and does your school help cover it)?
how costly the entire act-taking process is for students depends on several factors: how many times they take the test, how many colleges they are...
teachers (5)
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a complete guide to preparing your students for act test day
after months spent studying for the act, many students experience anxiety and nervousness as their test dates approach. to help ensure that your...
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your complete, free sat study guide
there are a lot of sat study guides out there, some of them so thick they’ll make your amazon delivery driver’s eyes water. but when you’re prepping...
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six month act study guide
if you are reading this, it’s likely that you have at least six months to prepare for the act, and that is a fantastic news! if you’re taking the act...
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how to improve your students' writing using the act essay rubric
because the act writing test is optional, some teachers opt out of preparing students for it. however, many colleges do require the writing test, so...
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no photo id? helping students with the act photo requirement
as if taking the act itself wasn’t enough work, registering for the act can present a whole new set of challenges – especially to students without...
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act or sat: a complete guide to helping your students decide
sat or act? whether you live in a state that requires all students to take the act or sat, or one that leaves it up to students, you'll likely...
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share with your students! the complete act study guide
studying for a standardized test can be like navigating the amazon river by yourself. it’s possible to do it on your own—but at some point, you’re...
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is your class study-friendly? the right classroom layout for students
chances are, your classroom layout looks pretty different than the one you experienced as a student. over the past few decades, the set-up of...
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5 reasons summer vacation studying is good for students and schools
summer break is the perfect time to help students prepare for the fall act. the september test date is a great make-up date for seniors who may have...
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3 classroom strategies to reduce student test anxiety
as a teacher, you know that end of year tests are responsible for some of the greatest stress for both students and yourself. no matter how much...