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How Does the SSAT’s Guessing Penalty Affect My Child? Standardized tests are notoriously difficult. Between trick questions, advanced content, and rigorous pacing, these tests are designed to challenge even the strongest of students. When it comes to tests such as the SSAT, a guessing penalty is just one more hurdle students must overcome on the…

Extra practice can go a long way in improving your child’s academic performance or even in helping them get ahead of their peers. Luckily, educational websites not only make this kind of extra practice accessible, they often make it fun, too. Check out five of Cardinal Education’s favorite learning-oriented websites to get additional practice below.…

The benefits of having a daily routine are well-documented. Routines help people manage their stress, develop better sleeping and health habits, and budget their time better.  However, with the onslaught of societal changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, people everywhere are now dealing with “a sense of discombobulation” as their daily routines are interrupted. And…

Parents may be feeling overwhelmed by the changes occurring this school year. It’s hard to know how to make your child’s experience with distance learning enriching while still ensuring their safety and health. To help you navigate your plan for learning-at-home, we’ve compiled some key takeaways from the CDC’s guidelines for home learning this school…

K-12 students, especially if they’re older, are often told they need to work hard so they can be at the top of their class. This competitive framework is often valued over cooperation and collaboration, which in turn causes a clash between students. When you consider your peers as competition, it can hinder a supportive environment…

This year’s pandemic has impacted every aspect of our lives, including the way we educate our children. In March, many schools quickly moved to an online model and have continued to use it into the fall this year. There have been some downsides to the transition: students have reported increased stress levels and difficulty focusing…