About Sara Fetahagic

Sara holds a BA in English and Linguistics from The University of Texas at Austin. A native Houstonian, she began writing for Piqosity in 2021.

Mental Math Strategies That Aren’t Just Gimmicks

Once students reach the point where counting on their fingers is no longer feasible but they still need to do math in their heads, having good, reliable mental math strategies is essential. These skills, when properly developed, give us the ability to solve math problems quickly and efficiently. If you’re on the hunt for [...]

By |2025-12-29T08:30:55-06:00December 29th, 2025|Learning Tips, Math|

Using Winter Break to Study for the ISEE: Last-Minute ISEE Prep Tips

Wondering how to study for the ISEE when it’s just around the corner? You’re in the right place! Whether you’ve been prepping for months or started recently, read on for advice on how to maximize your ISEE test prep in these last few weeks. The January ISEE ISEE test dates span three testing seasons: [...]

6 Speeches to Teach Rhetorical Devices

People use rhetorical devices in speeches and in other forms of writing in order to create a particular effect on their audience. Understanding these devices and rhetorically analyzing a text allows you to see its true purpose; as such, rhetorical analysis is a necessary skill to develop in high school ELA courses.  One of [...]

By |2025-12-11T23:01:57-06:00December 11th, 2025|English|

Reducing Foreign Language Anxiety for Test Taking

If you are receiving classroom instruction in a language that is not your native tongue, you may sometimes experience foreign language anxiety. Forms of anxiety like this stem from feelings of uneasiness and self-doubt; unsurprisingly, it’s easy to fall into a state of anxiousness when you’re surrounded by a language you may not be [...]

Free Christmas Classroom Activities | ELA and Math

December is here, which means the holiday season is in full swing—bring some Yuletide cheer to your classroom with these Christmas classroom activities! An indisputable fact of this month is that your students are distracted by the festivities, especially as the winter break draws nearer and nearer, but no need to fret—we’re here to [...]

By |2025-12-05T20:14:57-06:00December 5th, 2025|English, Holidays, Math, Teachers & Tutors|
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