Testing season begins soon: Is your student ready?
School begins soon, and with it the inevitable stress of testing. While a little stress is beneficial because it can help students focus on the task at hand, too much can reduce their ability to concentrate. Many students are hindered by their inability to perform...Whole Brain Learning: Good for all?
The concept behind whole brain teaching and learning is to engage as many parts of the brain as possible to enhance learning. Someone observing an elementary classroom in which the teacher is engaged in this method would see a scene...The Predictive Power of Ninth Grade
The end of July heralds the beginning of thoughts of the new academic year and a continual progression of commercials for “back to school” sales. For those entering as high school freshmen, this can be a daunting time, as they transition from middle...Writing Sample and College Admissions
In March, Princeton Review published an article that stated: “Over 70% of students taking the SAT and more than 50% taking the ACT opt in to the essay.” However, according to its research, only 2% of colleges require the essay. Therefore, this week’s...NYC’s Specialized High Schools
For decades, students who wanted to attend one of the specialized New York City high schools were required to take the SHSAT. “Students in grades 8 or 9 who wish to apply to New York...Goal Setting: Consider Obstacles
Goal setting is a necessary step in achieving positive results. Whether the outcome is personal (lose weight, stop smoking, end a habit), academic (learn a new language, understand algebra, write a research paper) or professional (change career, get a promotion),...The Importance of “Soft Skills”
Good teachers have the power to do much more than impart content information: They can change lives. They have the exciting opportunity to transform their students’ thinking by integrating new knowledge...Providing Choice: Supporting Motivation
Choice motivates people of all ages. From their earliest experiences, children learn how that they have some control over their lives. In fact, “According to research cited by Sheena Iyengar in The Art of Choosing, infants as young as 4 months enjoyed the power...Improving Classroom Behavior: How to Teach Impulse Control
The ability to control the desire for immediate gratification is a hallmark of impulse control. This ability to inhibit an immediate desire ...