Test Preparation

Taking standardized tests is a source of great stress for many children.  But they are an inevitable part of school success and, of course, applying to colleges.  In fact, they are largely relied upon for accepting a student into a college.  Therefore, it is important to teach children how to improve their performance on such tests so that their options are not limited and their scores match their true ability level.  Master Skills collaborates with top test-support organizations to ensure that students are being supported holistically, are successful in focusing and engaging executive functioning strategies, and are making notable and generalizable progress in their test-taking skills.

  • Whether focusing on the ACT, SAT, or another standardized test, students will learn tools to be successful.
  • Each student will be evaluated to determine which test is best matched with their style and abilities (ACT or SAT).
  • Students will take practice tests, and results will be reviewed so that correct answers are learned and test items start to look familiar.
  • Strategies will be taught for carefully reading questions and assessing the meaning in order to improve understanding.
  • Students will learn tricks or ways to improve chances of answering questions correctly.
  • Students will learn to move through tests as efficiently as possible.
  • Test monitoring strategies will be taught and refined.