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Educational Link Round-Up 15

1. Debate Arises over Teaching “Growth Mindsets” to Motivate Students “Dweck says she used to think that growth mindset was a simple concept. ‘But then we started becoming aware of all the ways that it might be misunderstood or not implemented in a compelling way. One thing we ...

 

The Importance of Practice Tests for Effective Test Prep

Hello AJ Tutoring clients and friends! We hope you all are having a great school year so far. One thing on the minds of many juniors these days is getting ready for the SAT and ACT.  Completing full practice tests is a great way for students to get the feel of the test and track their ...

 

Are you ready for SAT Subject Tests this fall?

Welcome Bay Area test prep students! The fall semester is upon us and so is the college application process. Does your student need one last shot to boost his or her application? SAT subject tests are one-hour exams offered in a variety of academic subjects. While not required by most colleges, ...

 

So You Want to Study Physics?

When I tell people that I have my degree in physics, I get a wide range of reactions. There is a lot of awe, a lot of people don’t really know what was involved, and a lot of people get intimidated. But when people ask me why I did this for my degree, I cannot stress strongly enough how ...

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