If exam season is on your horizon, you may be wondering how to self-motivate for your study sessions—these test-taking motivation tips are sure to help! The Importance of Self-Motivation As described in a study comparing educational motivation between high schoolers and undergraduate students, “Meaningful learning is characterized by a student’s emotional involvement,” (Davidovitch & [...]
Parents and teachers who are concerned with how to motivate students for standardized tests feel the truth behind the old cliché: “you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.” So, how can you convince your students that it’s worth their time and energy to prepare strategically for standardized tests? [...]
The best way to prepare for any standardized test’s reading section is to read often—these books to read for SAT and ACT prep will help you improve the vocabulary and reading comprehension skills you’ll be tested on! While the SAT and ACT approach ELA questions in different ways, they both assess students’ reading comprehension, [...]
All too frequently, high school teachers who don’t have test prep experience find themselves suddenly tasked with teaching a standardized test prep course. This can be intimidating and overwhelming, especially if it’s been a while since you had to take the ACT or SAT. Taking into consideration the position of these teachers, Piqosity wanted [...]
If you’re a junior starting to think about college applications, you may be wondering, “Should I take the ACT or SAT?” Especially since many universities are starting to retract test-optional policies, you’ll need one of these test scores for your college applications—but which do you take? Generally, it’s a good idea to take both [...]
Are you preparing to take the SAT, ACT, ISEE, or another standardized test in the coming school year? Follow the tips in this guide on how to use practice tests to improve your test prep and your performance on test day. Is Taking Practice Tests a Good Way to Study? Yes! Taking a number [...]
We’re in the heart of college application season, which means that ACT cost and SAT cost are on the minds of many parents. With the rising cost of college applications, FAFSA changes, and an annual 4% increase in college tuition, many families want to carefully consider how they’re spending their money to optimize their [...]
The ACT does not provide a reference sheet on its math test—read on for Piqosity’s ACT formula sheets, which cover many of the crucial equations ACT-takers are expected to remember for the exam. This article includes: ACT Algebra Formulas ACT Geometry & Trigonometry Formulas ACT Statistics & Probability Formulas A FREE, printable PDF version [...]
Choosing your college admissions exam test date doesn’t have to be a complicated process. This article will help guide you through the many choices you’ll be making as you get ready for that test—which one to take, how to pick a testing location, and what you’ll need to register and start studying on time. [...]
If you're a high schooler getting ready for the college admissions process, you may be wondering about the differences between ACT and SAT exams. We have updated all of our material to reflect the recent changes to both the SAT and the ACT, but now that you have the material needed for preparation, what [...]
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