High School Test Prep Activities
In high school, students are juggling math, language arts, and science on top of test prep and college applications! Want to help? We've got games and activities to give your teen a leg up, as well as helpful cheat sheets to prepare for tests and the college application process.
SAT Math: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
There's a strategy never fails when it comes to problems involving distance, rates, and time. Here's an activity that will help your teen break these problems down into five easy steps that mean they'll never miss another train.
SAT Math: A Game of Sequence
Recognizing number patterns is an important ability on the SAT. Hereâs a game that teaches your student some of the most common sequences in mathematics.
Snake Eyes on the SAT
Dice are a great way to teach students about probability. The different combinations they offer are the perfect grounds for many SAT questions.
Take the Quadratic Formula Learning Styles Quiz
One of the most important formulas in high school mathematics is the quadratic formula. Here's a fun quiz that your teen can take to determine her learning style in order to figure out the best way to memorize this formula.
SAT Espionage: Cracking the Test-Makers' Code
The SAT likes to test students' nerves by replacing numbers with letters. Here's a game that will help your student discover that cracking the code is a lot easier than it looks.
Use Algebra to Find the Best-Priced Pizza!
Have you ever wondered whether it's a good buy to order a mass-produced pizza just because it's cheap? Here's an activity that uses second-semester algebra to determine which pizza gives you the most bang for your appetite!
6 Ways to Spice Up Your Teen's Studies!
Here are six fresh ideas to liven up your teen's study time, and involve the whole family at the same time!
Stage Your Own Scientific Debate!
Sure, your teen can debate his way out of a paper bag. But formal debate is about more than standing behind your beliefs. Here's how to stage your own formal debate!
Guidelines for Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Multiple-choice test questions can be confusing. Here's a toolbox of tricks and strategies to help your teen become a multiple-choice master.
Get Well-Versed in Vocabulary
To help your teen tackle learning and retaining test-prep vocabulary words, here's a collection of tried-and-true strategies:
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