Around “10-40% of students experience some level of test anxiety” (Wood, 2016). Taking a standardized test (or a few) impacts our lives more than…
The Significance of Standardized Test Scores Beyond simple metrics and opportunity, standardized test scores are used for so much more—accountability, resource allocation, and identifying…
The outbreak of COVID-19 has caused chaos and uncertainty around the country, and just like everyone else the standardized testing community is affected. If…
At its most basic level, a test is “standardized” when each test taker is presented with identical sets of questions. Those questions may or…
The months preceding college might sometimes seem like they’re filled with one test after another…PSAT, ACT, SAT… The subject matter might be different for…
In a rapidly evolving, instant-gratification-driven world, it can be hard to see that success often comes from failure and determination. Students see seemingly instantly…
Maybe you’ve noticed the shaky hands, the nervous fidgeting, and the overall vibe of the room shift when talking about upcoming tests. Whether you’re…
The New PSAT is a Game-Changer The shift to the digital PSAT in 2023 marked a significant change for high school students, although students…
The High Stakes of Standardized Testing In Randall Reback’s “Teaching to the rating: School accountability and the distribution of student achievement”, we find that…
The Challenge and The Opportunity The Problem: While it’s great when parents can afford to get test prep for their children, this often means…