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ACT Test Taking Strategies

Getting an outstanding score on the ACT isn’t just a matter of knowing all of the concepts that are being tested; it’s also important to have a collection of tried-and-true ACT test taking strategies in your arsenal. The ACT is the second most popular admissions test (next to the SAT) for applying to college [...]

By Evan Pengra Sult|2023-02-16T15:00:32-06:00February 16th, 2023|ACT Test Prep, Learning Tips|

Why a Humanities Education Matters for K-12 Students

A humanities education, including courses such as English and History, is as vital to a student’s development and college-readiness as STEM courses are. America is finally trying to take the necessary steps to address our growing educational deficit—recent studies showing that American students are falling behind their peers in other countries, especially during and [...]

By Sara Fetahagic|2023-03-02T18:48:13-06:00January 26th, 2023|English, Learning Tips|

Why Do Some Students Hate Their Teachers?

We’ve done some polling, researching, and analyzing to find out—why do some students hate their teachers? If you are an educator, have teachers (or K-12 students) in your family, or even think back to your time as a student, you probably have experience with the struggles and strife that comes from the sometimes-strained relationships [...]

By Sara Fetahagic|2023-01-26T15:00:08-06:00January 19th, 2023|Learning Tips, Teachers & Tutors|

New Year’s Resolutions to Help Students Get Ahead

The start of a new year brings the excitement of new beginnings and a chance to reset from the previous year. It’s a perfect opportunity to consider New Year’s resolutions for students to help guide the coming 12 months. But while the promise of forming new, healthier habits is enticing, it’s important to remember [...]

By Josephine Schreiber|2023-01-26T08:45:46-06:00January 1st, 2023|Holidays, Learning Tips, Teachers & Tutors|

5 Books for 5th Graders to Read Over the Summer

Piqosity has curated this selection of five engaging books for 5th graders to read over the summer break to provide a resource for upper elementary students on the search for summer reading! Avoid summer learning loss — summer reading is vital for both maintaining and improving upon the reading skills students work so hard [...]

By Sara Fetahagic|2022-07-11T10:54:32-05:00July 8th, 2022|English, Learning Tips|

Tried and True Tips for Virtual Learning

While virtual learning may have been around for longer than a couple of years, the COVID-19 pandemic is largely responsible for pushing remote learning into mainstream education. While remote options have made school easier for some, other students may struggle to keep up with their work as they adapt to a new way of [...]

By Josephine Schreiber|2022-05-19T16:08:43-05:00May 20th, 2022|Learning Tips, Teachers & Tutors|

Online After-School Programs – Math & English Enrichment at Piqosity

If you are interested in academic remediation, enrichment, or test prep for your child, you may be considering online after-school programs as a potential option. Such programs boast improved student grades or testing scores, but are they a good fit for your child? This article will dive into the pros and cons of virtual [...]

By Sara Fetahagic|2022-04-08T12:35:07-05:00February 23rd, 2022|Learning Tips, Teachers & Tutors|

10 Books to Improve Vocabulary Acquisition

An enriched vocabulary yields improved communication and comprehension of English—Piqosity has curated this collection of books to improve vocabulary skills for the purpose of providing a resource for anyone looking to build and strengthen their vocabulary. These novels contain precise and imaginative diction, helping you develop your vocabulary and reading comprehension skills while being [...]

By Sara Fetahagic|2024-10-11T14:22:42-05:00February 15th, 2022|ACT Test Prep, English, Favorites, ISEE Test Prep, Learning Tips, Piqosity News, SAT Test Prep|

Mental Math Strategies That Aren’t Just Gimmicks

Once students reach the point where counting on their fingers is no longer feasible but 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 good mental [...]

By Josephine Schreiber|2021-12-02T14:03:05-06:00December 2nd, 2021|Learning Tips, Math|

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. Like other forms of anxiety in general, foreign language anxiety stems from feelings of uneasiness and self-doubt, and, unsurprisingly, it’s easy to fall into a state of anxiousness when you’re surrounded by a [...]

By Josephine Schreiber|2022-01-05T11:52:30-06:00November 5th, 2021|ACT Test Prep, English, ISEE Test Prep, Learning Tips, SAT Test Prep|

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