🔍 Understanding Learning Styles
Different students have unique learning styles; assessments help tailor lesson plans accordingly.
Strategies should be diversified to engage various learners effectively.
🧠 Mindset Matters
A student's mindset significantly impacts their performance; strategies include mindset training and breathing exercises.
Test anxiety can often lead to performance drops, necessitating mental preparation alongside content review.
📅 When to Start Test Prep
Latest Recommended Start: Begin prep as soon as a student finishes Algebra 2 to reinforce earlier material.
Early Exposure: Encouraging verbal skills development can start as early as elementary school.
📈 Holistic Approach to Test Prep
Focus on both content mastery and test-taking strategies to ensure a comprehensive understanding.
Regular diagnostics help identify knowledge gaps and areas needing reinforcement.
💰 Importance of Standardized Tests
Despite a trend towards test-optional admissions, high scores can significantly enhance scholarship opportunities.
Many colleges still consider test scores for merit-based scholarships, making preparation beneficial.
🔄 Addressing Performance Fluctuations
Students may experience performance drops despite prior success; this is often a mental issue rather than a lack of knowledge.
Continuous support and mindset training can help maintain performance consistency.
🎯 Key Takeaway for Parents
Encourage Open Possibilities: Avoid setting limits on what students can achieve; with time and the right support, remarkable progress is possible.
Connect with Shellee Howard:
Email: shellee@collegereadyplan.com
Connect with Nara Legrand:
Email: nara@legrandprep.com