Is it worth fighting a war over edtech? Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush seems to think so. He co-founded the Foundation for Excellence in Education and has made it his goal to “digitize education,” which (from what I understand) involves phasing out teachers and phasing in online learning. For more details, read this short article... Read more
by John J. Walters Writing news update posts is always a little bit of a challenge. Actually, writing a post for the TestSoup blog at all is a bit of a challenge for me this time around. I’m a bit rusty, if you must know. Our guest posts have been so successful that I haven’t... Read more
When you think about it, who do you trust most when it comes to test prep? Odds are, you have your own system for preparing for exams that you developed through years of trial and error. You know approximately what works and what doesn’t for you. But let’s take a step back from that. How... Read more
guest written by John J. Walters This is the second “announcement post” I’ve written for TestSoup in about a month. If we don’t stop soon, our hubris will no doubt become our undoing. But today we focus on happier things, because today I have the pleasure of announcing to you that TestSoup’s entire flashcard line... Read more
I was inspired by this flippant blog post from Bethesda World News to write about the difference between smart studying and just cramming answers into your head to help you pass an exam. Obviously, there is a big difference, and this difference becomes quite apparent when you’re talking with someone who knows only enough to... Read more
We’re all familiar with the idea that there are many different learning styles out there.[1] For a quick and dirty overview of the three predominant types, LDPride has some decent explanations that aren’t weighed down with excessive scientific detail. You can also take one of the many tests available online to see which one you... Read more
President Obama recently signed legislation into effect that will pump $2 billion dollars ($500 million per year over four years) towards community colleges, which already saw a 17% spike in enrollment from 2007 to 2009. He is calling for community colleges, “the unsung heroes of America’s education system,” to produce an additional 5 million graduates... Read more
College is no easy transition…for anyone! New place, new people, new opportunities! The key: never let the door close…always OPEN it! Now that you know how to tackle your anxiety and manage your time, you can certainly MASTER your first year of college. Here are a few tips to guide you to the top (academically,... Read more
1. In order to manage your time effectively (and to reduce stress), invest in a 15-minute or hourly planner. This will enable you to set a rigid study schedule for months ahead of time! I know it seems intimidating at first, but trust me it will change the way you live your daily life (for... Read more
Test anxiety is a horrible thing. However, I have found some ways to overcome it: 1. The source of your anxiety is likely the extra adrenalin you have in your system. The more you have the more you will worry. Thus, working out is a great way to rid yourself of extra adrenalin and make... Read more
