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Free Resources for Test Preparation
Find relevant articles, free resources, and teaching tips for test preparation in this collection from the Pennington Publishing Blog. Also get test-proven strategies for SAT/ACT success.
Essential Study Skills
Looking to prevent summer brain-freeze and help your child get a jump start on the next school year? The tips from Summer Daily Brainwork will teach…
Learn How to Study
Memory research tells us that we remember up to 70% of new information if that information is practiced within 24 hours. Learn how to practice key…
The Sweet Sixteen Strategies for SAT® Success
Just sixteen general strategies will help you make a significant difference on both the SAT® and ACT® test. Warning: Don’t assume you already know these tips;…
Five Tips To Increase Silent Reading Speed and Improve Reading Comprehension
Increasing reading speed will improve your productivity and allow you to read more. More importantly, increasing reading speed will significantly improve reading comprehension and retention. Want…
How to Read Textbooks with PQ RAR
Many teachers remember learning the SQ3R reading-study method. This article provides an updated reading-study method based upon recent reading research. Learn how to read and study…
How to Scan for Main Ideas
Not every text should be read the same way. Good readers vary their reading rates and control their levels of comprehension. Learning how to scan is…
How to Take Notes
Some teachers seem to feel that knowing how to take notes is simply a matter of common sense. However, this is simply not true. Taking effective…