Recognizing number patterns is an important ability, on the SAT and for life in general. And, lucky for your high school child, there are a handful of sequences that show up frequently, both in nature and on standardized tests. By becoming familiar with them, your student can save tim [ … ]

The story of Bigger Thomas, a sympathetic character shaped by insurmountable environmental factors and driven by uncontrollable forces, takes place during the 1930’s in Chicago –a terribly depressing and discriminating time to be black in America.

Bigger’s life was tragic, but understa [ … ]

Riddles about two trains passing in the night are the quintessential Algebra problems. For that reason, they are often featured on Algebra finals and SAT tests. But most of us would rather spend the night at Grand Central than attempt to solve one of these transportation mysteries.

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Paper or plastic? How about neither. Both bags produce environmental waste and take months (or in the case of plastic, hundreds of years) to break down in landfills. Instead, choose cotton. Pick one of your most righteous shirts—one that reflects your athletic prowess, musical tastes, [ … ]

As a parent looking back on your own high school years, it's hard to imagine the intellectual development and emotional ups and downs you went through all those years ago. And even for a teen who is still in the throes of high school, or preparing for college, these tumultuous and forma [ … ]

We’re all familiar with the classic symbols of mathematics, operators like “+” and “–”. But how should you interpret an operator like “&” or “@?”  The SAT often uses signs like those, and they can seem like symbols from a very foreign language.

But even though they look mys [ … ]

Candles are a natural centerpiece for a tabletop. Why not add another dimension by covering your candle with this beautiful homemade shade? A piece of translucent vellum paper softens that candlelight and makes for .

Use a lightweight card stock that folds well. Make sure the grain is [ … ]