Why Do I Have to Learn Math?
One of the most common questions from students is “Why do I have to learn math?” Well, in this short video we will go over how learning math can help you in your career and increase your opportunities in life. Math is important for each student on a personal level and for society as a […]
How to Pass Algebra Regents Exam (New York State Common-Core)
[widgets_on_pages id=”Top-Sharing”] How to pass the Algebra Regents Exam comes down to simply – math (of course, it’s Algebra). The test consists of 24 multiple choice questions and 13 open-ended questions. Here’s the amazing part, it’s possible to pass Algebra I Regents Exam by only answering the multiple choice questions and getting less than 65% of […]
January 2018 Regents Schedule
Below is the Regents Exam schedule for January 2018 from The State Education Department. However, students must verify with their schools the exact times that they are to report to their examination. Monday, January 22 English Language Arts (9:15am) RCT in Mathematics* (9:15am) Living Environment (1:15pm) RCT in U.S. History & Government* (1:15pm) Tuesday, January […]
Geometry Regents
[widgets_on_pages id=”Top-Sharing”] The NYS Geometry Regents High School Examination is based on the Geometry Common-Core Curriculum administered in New York and is intended to measure a student’s proficiency in Geometry. When the test is administered, each student taking the test receives the same test. The test is curved based on the performance of all students […]
Algebra Regents
[widgets_on_pages id=”Top-Sharing”] The NYS Algebra Regents High School Examination is based on the Algebra I Common-Core Curriculum administered in New York and is intended to measure a student’s proficiency in Algebra I. By giving the same exam to all students, students throughout the state are tested fairly. The test is curved based on the performance […]
New App Helps NYC Students Pick Public High Schools
Researchers say that many low-income students select under-performing schools close to home because they are uninformed of the options available. A new app will allow students to put in their address, interest, willingness to travel and other factors to help them explore available high schools and make informed decisions. With more than 400 public high […]
Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer Aristotle Labiaga – 12 Questions
Aristotle Labiaga talks to us about what it’s like being a plumbing and fire protection engineer, what the best part of the job is, what the worst part about the job is, and his path to becoming an engineer. The highlight of Labiaga’s engineering career is transforming innovative concepts into reality, like his recent project […]
The 7 Most Important Tips for Preparing for a Test
There is a lot of advice and an absurd number of lists available full of test preparation tips. However, most of the tips are not practical and seem to serve as filler on paper or on websites. We made our own list of the top seven tips for preparing for a test. Here they are: […]
NYC Councilman Joe Borelli – 12 Questions
NYC Councilman Joe Borelli took some time to sit with us and answer some questions regarding his career, his education and his advice for students.
Learn About the Format of the SHSAT
[widgets_on_pages id=”Top-Sharing”] The NYC Department of Education has distributed this letter our lining the new format of the SHSAT: SHSAT_FAQ_SAMPLE_ITEMS_FINAL11317 Overview of the SHSAT Format Overview of the ELA Section on the SHSAT Overview of the Math Section on the SHSAT For information on our Online SHSAT Prep, click here: Online SHSAT Prep For information […]