Benefits of Common Core Standards | Being Prepared for New SAT

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The new SAT, set to launch in 2016, went through many changes to be aligned with the Common Core standards and become more similar to the ACT. Students and parents who are not familiar with the Common Core standards may want to refresh their memories on the Common Core standards for each high school year, because these standards drove many of the SAT changes. By understanding the standards for math, essay writing, reading, and vocabulary, teens can get a better sense of what to expect on the SAT.

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The Common Core NYC | Everything NYC Families Need to Know About The Common Core (Part Two)

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The implementation of Common Core State Standards has begun. Now what? Our two-part series on the Common Core answers some key questions about the standards, including what they mean for standardized tests in NYC schools.

The first article in the series provides general information to support NYC families in understanding the Common Core. The second part looks at how the Common Core affects NYC students, and specifically addresses what NYC families can expect in terms of standardized testing and the Common Core.

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The Common Core in NYC | Everything NYC Families Need to Know About The Common Core (Part One)

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The implementation of Common Core State Standards has begun. Now what? Our 2-part series on the Common Core answers some key questions about the standards, including what they mean for NYC families.

The first article in the series provides general information to support NYC families in understanding the Common Core. The second part looks at how the Common Core affects NYC students, and specifically looks at what NYC families can expect in terms of standardized testing and the Common Core

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