At A Grade Ahead, our day-to-day focus is empowering students through educational enrichment in math, English, and science. That is why we understand the importance of being prepared for the spring standardized testing that will soon be happening in schools across the country! Join us as we round up essential resources to help your child achieve their academic potential!
Get Ahead of the Game!
Did you know that A Grade Ahead devotes an entire month to helping our students prepare for spring standardized testing? It’s true! Find out why in this blog post.
Ready to get the upper hand on standardized tests and start your student’s educational adventure? Call or visit an A Grade Ahead academy near you to get a free curriculum sample, take a free assessment, or sign up for a free trial class today!
Make the Most of It!
Preparing for tests can seem daunting, but there are ways to make the most of it. Find out how in this blog post, which is especially helpful for A Grade Ahead students but provides valuable information for anyone preparing for testing.
Give Yourself a Break!
With the pressure of standardized testing, maybe it feels like there aren’t enough hours in the day to squeeze in enough prep, but it is important to remember to take breaks. Want to know more about the science and research behind this idea, as well as how to put it into practice effectively? Read this insightful blog post by team member Meghan Hubbard.
Get in the Right Mindset
Maybe you feel you have prepared as much as possible, but your student is still feeling nervous. At A Grade Ahead, we understand this feeling, but we try to mix learning and fun as much as possible. Read this blog post by teacher Pamela Crum for helpful tips on how to beat test anxiety and get back into a positive state of mind before testing, or check out this post by teacher manager Nicole Acevedo on how to improve study skills.
What do you think? Is your student preparing for standardized testing in the spring? Are you using any outside resources to help with preparation? What works best for your student? We would love to hear from you in the comments!
Author: Emily Karth, Curriculum Manager at A Grade Ahead
