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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the New PARCC Tests, But Were Too Afraid to Ask

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Starting 1/6/14 we will run a new series: “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the New PARCC Tests, But Were Too Afraid to Ask”. PARCC stands for Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers and will be coming to a school near you. We will also answer the common question of what will happen to the MCAS tests as well. Stay tuned!

Buddy Dog Collection Drive Pick-Ups: Weston, Natick & Needham

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Today’s Buddy Dog Collection Drive pick-ups are in Weston, Natick & Needham. Thanks for the old towels, blankets & food.

Family Promise Metrowest Tee Off To End Homelessness

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Look for the Y3K Tutor In Your Home tutoring and test prep auction donation at the Family Promise Metrowest Tee Off To End Homelessness Mini Golf Event in Natick, MA this coming Saturday. Your bids on the Y3K Tutor In Your Home auction donation will help people overcome homelessness, find employment and move into permanent housing.

Common Core State Standards Initiative Major Changes: Standardized Tests

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The Common Core State Standards Initiative will trigger a higher level of critical thinking and deeper understanding into your child’s curriculum. There will also be a new standardized test in English and math. The Common Core benchmarks will be supported by one of two new standardized tests in the 2014-2015 school year.

Studying For Tests Part 2

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Studying For Tests Part 2

After preparing the material to study, students should quiz themselves regularly for at least a week before the test. The brain is basically like a muscle that grows stronger with use. Having students write out questions, then retrieve information and connect the dots repeatedly is more effective than passively reading or listening.

Studying For Tests Part 1

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Studying For Tests Part 1

We are asked all the time what is the best way to study for tests. New brain studies indicate the most effective way to study for a test is to write out the concept or questions with answers and examples in your own words. Check back tomorrow for how to apply this studying method.

31 Life Changing Posts In 31 Days Update #1

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31 LIFE CHANGING POSTS IN 31 DAYS UPDATE: We asked for your suggestions and you responded. Over 175 suggestions emailed to us in 2 days!! You still have time to tell us the topics you would like to see during our blog posting marathon starting October 1st.

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