Retention in Kindergarten

Kindergarten retention is a controversial subject among parents and educators. This mainly arises from the subjective nature of the decision. Kindergarten students do not pass or fail a subject. Their overall academic performance is considered. If your child is struggling in kindergarten, you need to consider all sides of the …

Interpreting STS High School Placement Test Results

Scholastic Testing Services offers a high school placement test. Academic and parochial high schools use the test to identify entrance requirements, eligibility for programs and scholarships and class placement. Parents and test takers need to be able to interpret test results in order to understand how it measures the student’s …

Types of K12 Curriculum

These days, there are many varying types of curriculum, each with their own pluses and minuses. No matter what a child’s learning style is, there’s bound to be a form of curriculum that’s right for them. The form of K12 curriculum most people will be familiar with is the traditional …

Role Of PISA Tests

PISA (the Program for International Student Assessment) is an international study conducted by the OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development) in member and non member countries, to assess and compare the scholastic performance of pupils in science, reading and mathematics. The tests are administered in three-year cycles to allow …

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