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The New SAT’s Essay Pt. 2 : How to Ace It



What ho, ye seekers after wisdom!

Last time we covered all the big changes you can expect when you write the new SAT’s essay, and we promised that we’d get into the details very soon. As we’re humans of our word, here’s the skinny on how to make the most of the expanded timeframe and new rules.

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The New SAT’s Essay Pt. 1 : What’s Different?



As of March of this year, the new SAT’s essay portion has undergone a pretty thorough overhaul, but fear not, college-bound scholars! There’s lots of new stuff to learn and keep track of but, as always, we’ve got you covered.

We’ll start with a quick rundown of all the main things that will be different come test time, but rest assured we’ll be getting into the depths of the changes’ implications very shortly.

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A Helping Hand For Your Kids!



In a world filled with fast-paced upgrades and changing lifestyles, we sometimes find ourselves stumped by how unfamiliar something might be to us. That’s when we realize we aren’t as synched with the times as we thought we were, and worse yet, your child might not be either.

There are some simple ideas and methods that have always been useful tools for progress, and yet aren’t employed as often as they should today! Parents, head back to the basics and learn or re-visit some brilliant ways of helping your children grow into independent adults and keep them on top of the various challenges and developments that life will bring!

Follow the link to read more:
9 Essential Skills Kids Should Learn via www.dailygood.org

The Grim State of Textbook Writing!

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Ever opened a math textbook and doubted your math skills because you can’t reach the answer you’re supposed to get? Some questions may seem so convoluted that you might not even want to read the whole thing? Don’t know how to help your kids learn in the simple ways you did? Well rest assured, there’s nothing wrong with you and no, math has not gotten harder since your time!

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