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Test-taking skills are important no matter the exam that you are taking, but if you find English exams to be particularly tricky, then this is a great video to watch. Getting the highest score on the exam is possible, but first you need to learn the necessary skills to answer the questions you have trouble with.
With this video, you’ll learn best practices for how to study for your next English exam. A few of the tips are to set up blocks of time when you study and then times for breaks. Another good tip given is to not stay up all night because you need sufficient rest.
If you are preparing to take an English exam, then a test-prep course can help you maximize your potential. To learn more about test preparation in Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, or Palos Verdes; call Chyten South Bay today at (888) 570-5818.
Last updated 3 days ago
"Is your son or daughter applying for college this year? Do you live in California? If you don’t, then you probably haven’t paid much attention to the higher education budget crisis unfolding in the so-called Golden State. But it might be time you did. California’s college-bound students are leaving their home state in record numbers, and they’re coming to a college near you—perhaps even securing the spot you’d hoped your student would fill."
To read more of this fascinating article, definitely check out the full article from collegeview.com.
There are already enough hoops that you and your student will have to jump through to get into college. Don't let test grades be one of those hoops. For more information on Chyten South Bay's excellent private tutoring program, in Manhattan Beach; call us at (888) 570-5818, or visit us online.
Last updated 10 days ago
In our latest blogs, we’ve suggested questions that you can ask your tutor and looked at different tests that a tutor can help you prepare for. You can find additional information on tutoring with the links below. To learn more about the private tutoring and test preparation classes that we offer at our tutoring centers in Redondo Beach and Palos Verdes, call Chyten South Bay at (888) 570-5818.
- This article from KidsHealth.org discusses the importance of seeking help from a tutor when a student is struggling in school.
- You can learn more about the SSAT with this information on the test’s official website.
Last updated 15 days ago
Standardized tests are formatted to assess students’ abilities to perform certain tasks and understand particular concepts. Tutoring and test preparation can help students gain the necessary skills to do well on standardized tests. Continue reading to learn about some of the tests that a tutor can help students prepare for.
The Independent School Entrance Exam, or ISEE, is an admission test that many independent schools require of applicants. The ISEE can be administered between the grades of 4 and 12, with three different levels being used to test students in different grades. A tutor can help students learn about the subjects and types of questions featured on this test to improve their scores and their independent school applications.
Another test which may be required for entrance into an independent school is the Secondary School Admission Test, or SSAT. This exam is administered specifically for entrance into junior high and high schools, with two different levels of the exam available. Students must complete mathematic, verbal, reading comprehension, and essay sections, and a tutor can help improve a student’s ability to complete each of these sections.
Students applying for college may have to complete the Scholastic Aptitude Test, or the SAT. This exam is designed to measure a student’s ability to read critically, perform mathematic equations, and write. The SAT has a very particular scoring method, so it is important for students to receive instruction beforehand to do well on this exam.
The American College Testing exam, or the ACT, has a different scoring method than the SAT and includes a section on science reasoning. Students can benefit from learning the specific test-taking skills necessary to succeed on the ACT.
At Chyten South Bay, we offer private tutoring and test preparation classes at our locations in Redondo Beach and Palos Verdes. To learn more about these exams or about our tutoring services, call Chyten South Bay today at (888) 570-5818.
Last updated 24 days ago
If you are a student who is preparing to meet with a tutor, you may be wondering what questions you should ask. Posing questions to your tutor can help you improve your academic skills and make the most of your private tutoring sessions. Take a look at the questions below that you can ask your tutor to receive help in the areas where you need it most.
What Does This Mean?
One of the most important questions that you can ask your tutor is to rephrase or explain a concept that you do not understand. Your tutor is prepared to help you, so do not pretend to understand a concept when you do not. Instead, be upfront when you are confused and ask for further explanation until you do understand the concept.
Am I Studying Correctly?
Being able to study well is one of the most important skills that a student can have. Go over your current study habits with your tutor to identify if you are making the most of your study time. Your tutor should be able to offer insight and advice to help you improve your study skills.
How Can I Improve On This Task?
There may be a concept, problem, or task that you do understand, but feel that you are not doing your best on. Your tutor can help identify where you are having trouble and provide information and advice to help you improve.
What Are the Real-Life Applications of This Subject?
Many students find it difficult to imagine when they will actually use a particular skill after they have graduated from school. If you feel this way about a subject or skill, your tutor can help explain how it will come in handy outside of school, allowing you to better appreciate the importance of that subject or skill.
The tutors at Chyten South Bay are prepared to answer all of these questions, plus any others that you may have about academic subjects and skills. To learn more about the tutoring services that we provide to students in the Redondo Beach and Palos Verdes areas, call Chyten South Bay today at (888) 570-5818.
