Halloween Books to Get You in the Spooky Spirit

The fall semester is in full swing, the cold weather is (slowly) approaching, and Halloween is right around the corner! There's no better way to embrace this spooky season while improving your reading skills than by reading a scary novel. Whether you’re a fan of ghost stories, partial to science fiction, or a fan [...]

By |2026-10-05T10:00:09-05:00October 5th, 2026|English, Holidays|

ISEE Reading Comprehension Strategies

Overall, students tend to feel like they perform the best on the ISEE Reading Comprehension section. Those who excel on the ISEE are set up for success on their private school applications, so taking the time to prepare for each section in advance is worth the effort! The ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam, generally [...]

ISEE Verbal Reasoning Strategies

The ISEE Verbal Reasoning test is the first of four sections in this private school admissions exam. Students who excel on the ISEE are set up for success on their private school applications, so taking the time to prepare for each section in advance is worth the effort! The ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam, [...]

Books to Read for SAT and ACT Test Prep

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, [...]

By |2026-09-02T13:30:49-05:00September 2nd, 2026|ACT Test Prep, English, SAT Test Prep|

Back to School Books for All Grade Levels

If you’re looking for a read to help you (or your students) ease into this new school year, you’re sure to find the right story among these back to school books! Consistently reading is one of the best ways to improve essential ELA skills. The books in this collection were selected because of their [...]

By |2026-08-18T10:00:18-05:00August 18th, 2026|English|

The Best OER Materials for K-12 Teachers

Open Educational Resources, OER for short, have been gaining popularity in the academic community for several years due to the benefits they bring to educators and classrooms of all levels, but especially to underfunded schools and classes. In short: Open Educational Resources are copyright-free educational materials that are entirely free to use and edit. [...]

By |2026-08-17T09:00:30-05:00August 17th, 2026|English, Math, Teachers & Tutors|

11 Books to Read Before College for Juniors

We've assembled this collection of 11 books to read before college to help you improve your vocabulary and reading comprehension skills while simultaneously helping you prepare for the SAT.  Only have 20 minutes of free time per day in your packed junior year schedule? That’s perfect! According to a study conducted by Nagy and [...]

By |2026-08-05T10:00:44-05:00August 5th, 2026|English, Teachers & Tutors|

Fantasy Books to Read This Summer (Grades 3-12)

Have you chosen which books to read this summer? This break from school has endless possibilities—an exciting fantasy read can whisk you away to a magical place for once-in-a-lifetime experiences, no matter where you are! This collection of summer fantasy books suggests several reads suitable for each range of grade levels, including newer series [...]

By |2026-07-21T23:54:22-05:00July 21st, 2026|English|

8 Summer Reading Books for 8th Graders

We’ve curated a collection of eight summer reading books for 8th graders to help students sharpen their reading skills before the upcoming school year! Here at Piqosity, we take summer learning loss seriously. Although 8th graders need time to relax and spend time with their friends over the summer, it shouldn’t come at the [...]

By |2026-07-07T10:00:43-05:00July 7th, 2026|English|
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