A great line from the movie, The Princess Bride, by Inigo Montoya to Vizzini’s use of the word, inconceivable is “You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means. “ Test results are subject to interpretation. They don’t always mean what we think they mean. A number of years…
The most meaningless test score is perhaps the most important one. It depends on its use. Once the raw score (the number right out the number possible) is determined, it is then converted into this score. Apart from the raw score, this score is the most important one because all the other scores like percentile…
In my last article I gave you six tips to increase your child’s performance on any achievement test. In this article I want to address another aspect of test taking that if practiced, will result in higher test scores: time management. All achievement tests have timed sections. This can present a problem if your student…
End of the year homeschool achievement testing begins soon, and in many states it’s a requirement. In the coming weeks I’ll be presenting a series of test-taking tips designed to help your child perform at his or her best. This first tip begins with what you can do prior to actually testing. Below are six…
Do you have a high schooler graduating this spring? Congratulations! This is a euphoric time accompanied by a lot of choices and decisions – college, work, trade school, etc. For some graduates, the path seems clear, at least for now. If I go to this college, major in this subject, then I’ll land this job….
We’re two weeks away from the first day of the spring testing season. In anticipation of this time of year, we’re holding a Quote of the Week contest each Monday for two more weeks. Those who participate each week will have a chance to win three free eBook practice tests of their choice. It’s easy to…
Last week I wrote, “Things are not always what they seem to be.” What I meant was that we often draw mistaken conclusions based on what we “see.” To correct this we need to “see” with our ears, and teach our children to do the same. To help explain this, consider two characters from the Bible….
March 1st marks the first day of the spring testing season. In anticipation of this time of year, we will be holding a Quote of the Week contest each Monday beginning today for the next 3 weeks. Those who participate each week will have a chance to win three free eBook practice tests 0f their choice….
I’ve seen it, heard it, and been guilty of it. In fact, I just did it today. Recently a well- meaning, but misinformed friend said to me, “That father needs to get his child under control.” That may have been true. To my friend, it appeared that the father was irresponsible. He went on to…
When I was younger, each summer my parents would drive me from San Diego to Los Angeles and drop me off at my grandparents’ home for a week’s vacation. My aunt and uncle lived next door so I spent my time going between their two houses. Both homes had something in common- they smelled. My…