4 Ways to Incorporate Executive Functioning into ISEE and SSAT Preparation
Incorporating Integrated Executive Function (EF) skills into test preparation can significantly enhance performance and reduce test anxiety. Let’s explore how to seamlessly integrate EF skills into SSAT and ISEE preparation for optimal results.
Timeline for ISEE and SSAT
Prepare for success on the SSAT and ISEE with our comprehensive timeline! From initial research to test day strategies, follow our expert guide to maximize your preparation and unlock doors to top-tier high schools.
A Comparative Analysis of the ISEE and SSAT
Are you navigating the maze of standardized testing for your child’s educational journey? If so, you’ve likely encountered two prominent assessments: the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) and the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT).
EP #57 – Ten Years: Q and A with our Founder Mary Miele
Join Mary Miele as she celebrates ten years of Evolved Education Company supporting students from nursery school through college to learn well. Clients ask questions and Mary provides answers – a perfect gift to all who listen to Be Evolved!
Improving Use of Working Memory
Working memory, often described as the brain’s “mental workspace,” plays a crucial role in various cognitive tasks, including writing, problem-solving, and reading comprehension. Understanding the concept of working memory and learning how to optimize its efficiency can significantly enhance students’ academic performance and overall cognitive functioning. In this article, we delve into the importance of working memory and explore effective strategies for harnessing its potential in everyday tasks.
Improving Flexible Thinking
Flexible thinking enables individuals to adapt to new situations, consider multiple perspectives, and navigate challenges with resilience and creativity. Integrated executive functioning (EF) coaching offers a comprehensive approach to fostering flexible thinking skills, empowering students to overcome cognitive rigidity and embrace new ways of thinking, working, and problem-solving.
Improving Focus
In the quest for improved productivity and academic success, the ability to maintain focus is paramount. But building focus isn’t just about creating an optimal external environment; it also involves developing internal cognitive skills.
Building Executive Functioning with Routines
In the realm of cognitive development and learning, executive functioning plays a pivotal role in shaping one’s ability to manage tasks, solve problems, and regulate behavior effectively. Recognizing the significance of executive function skills in both academic and real-world settings, educators and coaches have devised integrated coaching routines aimed at enhancing these cognitive processes.
EP #56 – An Impactful Way of Experiencing the College Admissions Process with Anabel Graff and Avram Schlesinger
“Write the essay, and get in!” are sentiments often emphasized during the college admissions process. Anabel and Avram challenge the conventional outcome-only approach, proposing that achieving best-fit college acceptance doesn’t have to sacrifice a student’s holistic development. Through their expertise, they explore impactful ways to teach personal narrative writing and to experience college counseling.
EP #55 – Does My Child Understand Me? Can I Understand My Child?
Join Mary Miele as she interviews a panel of expert speech and language pathologists to learn ways to monitor and support a student’s speech and language development. Information about assessments and practical tips are offered by this esteemed group of therapists.
