How Authentic Test Practice Boosts Student Confidence and Unlocks Score Gains
January 15, 2025
How do we make sure students walk into test day feeling prepared and confident? The key is authentic test practice.
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MasteryPrep Supports SAT Reading Proficiency Growth at West Virginia School District
January 14, 2025
After implementing MasteryPrep Bell Ringers and Practice Testing in two high schools, district leaders say their investment in MasteryPrep has paid off. The partnership started in the 2022-23 school year.
Knowledge Is Power: What Teachers Need to Know to Prep Students for the ACT
January 3, 2025
Implement these steps as an educator before preparing students for the ACT or as you plan a test-prep strategy in your school or district.
MasteryPrep SAT® Boot Camp Instructor: Tapan Sharma
December 17, 2024
We recently caught up with Tapan Sharma to understand why he decided to work with MasteryPrep and his approach to holding Boot Camps.
Master What Matters: A Proven Framework for Test Prep Success
December 17, 2024
We designed our curriculum and end-to-end solutions around the Master What Matters framework, which focuses on three key areas: Content Mastery (70%), Test Mastery (20%), and Time Mastery (10%).
Boosting ACT® Success: 4 Test-Taking Strategies Teachers Can Use Today
November 22, 2024
We’ve outlined four easy-to-implement strategies that will empower your students and build their confidence as test day approaches.
Preparing Students for the Digital SAT®: Strategies and Resources for Teachers
November 15, 2024
Preparing students for the Digital SAT requires a blend of robust content knowledge, critical thinking, and digital literacy.
How MasteryPrep Aligns State Standards to What’s Actually Assessed: A Deep Dive
November 13, 2024
Educators need test-prep resources that target official state standards and hidden assessment standards. MasteryPrep solutions do just that.
The Complete MasteryPrep Guide to the Upcoming ACT® Changes
November 8, 2024
We want to ensure schools and districts are aware of the upcoming ACT test changes, which will impact state and district testing starting in Spring 2026.
Texas-Based Early College High School Improves TSIA2 Passage Rate
November 8, 2024
La Vega ECHS is starting to see the results in its third year of partnering with MasteryPrep. The school has seen a 28% increase in overall passing scores.
Integrating Test Prep in Your School’s Curriculum: Strategies for Teachers
November 8, 2024
Explore some effective test-prep strategies for teachers at the high school level can employ to make time for standardized test prep without sacrificing the overall educational experience.
Teaching to the Test Is Dead. Here’s What to Do Instead.
November 7, 2024
View our complete guide to achieve Texas school accountability ratings and attain high STAAR results without sacrificing other curricular objectives.
Maximizing the Impact of High-Dosage Tutoring in Post-Pandemic Education
November 7, 2024
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, educators have expressed a need to close the learning gaps that have resulted. High-dosage tutoring can be a powerful way to address the issue.
A Sustainable Approach to High School Accountability in Oklahoma
November 6, 2024
The Oklahoma high school accountability scores, calculated using a formula the state submitted to the federal Department of Education in compliance with ESSA, was updated in 2022.
A Sustainable Approach to High School Accountability in Mississippi
November 6, 2024
In the state of Mississippi, ESSA compliance built on existing school accountability strategies that had been in place for several decades.
A Sustainable Approach to High School Accountability Ratings in Tennessee
November 5, 2024
Tennessee districts need comprehensive support and solutions to help improve test scores without sacrificing essential instructional time.
A Sustainable Approach to High School Accountability in Kentucky
November 5, 2024
Kentucky’s accountability system has been based on state assessments since 1990. However, the assessments used have shifted over time.
What School Districts Need to Know About the Digital SAT®
February 12, 2024
The digital SAT comes with significant changes to content and time limits, meaning students and teachers must prepare very differently.
A Sustainable Approach to High School Accountability in Alabama
February 6, 2024
Although accountability systems provide valuable, actionable information, the pressure to meet certain standards can be challenging.
A Sustainable Approach to High School Accountability in North Carolina
February 6, 2024
North Carolina has had a high school accountability system in some form since the mid-1990s, which has since moved through several iterations.
A Sustainable Approach to High School Accountability Ratings in Florida
February 6, 2024
For schools to help students reach their full potential, they must commit to continual improvement — and to move forward, they need actionable data.
A Sustainable Approach to High School Accountability in Louisiana
February 6, 2024
Create a high-achieving learning environment without stress.
A Sustainable Approach to Texas High School Accountability Ratings
February 6, 2024
View our complete guide to achieve Texas school accountability ratings and attain high STAAR results without sacrificing other curricular objectives.
Preparing Students for ACT® WorkKeys Success with MasteryPrep
November 14, 2023
The U.S. is facing a serious national talent shortage—and one primary reason is that our education system hasn’t kept pace with a changing job
How MasteryPrep Boot Camps Can Boost Your District’s STAAR Scores
October 25, 2023
Dr. Mya Asberry State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) exam scores have important implications for school and district ratings and independence teacher
What Texas Districts Need to Know about STAAR Prep
October 9, 2023
State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) exams have high stakes for everyone involved. For students, passing a series of subject-specific tests is
Tennessee School District Raises ACT® Composite by 1.7 Points
October 5, 2023
For Carter County Schools, the formula to improve college and career readiness among its students is starting to pay dividends for the Tennessee school district.
West Virginia High School Improves SAT Proficiency
September 1, 2023
Ravenswood High School reports a historic increase from its 2022-23 junior class in proficiency in both SAT Math and EBRW.
Western Hills High School Improves ACT Composite by 2 Points
May 24, 2023
Juniors from Western Hills improved their ACT composite average by 2.1 points after participating in a MasteryPrep Boot Camp for the ACT.
May 19, 2023
The College Board recently announced a suite of changes to the SAT® to streamline the SAT experience. We’ve answered some of your most pressing
Casey County High School Sees ACT Composite Surge 2.5 Points
January 20, 2023
Casey County High School, located in rural Kentucky, improved its ACT Composite average for its junior class by 2.5 points, jumping from 17.3 in the 2020-21 school year to 19.8 in 2021-22.
Louisiana District Sees ACT Scores Improve with MasteryPrep Boot Camps
December 28, 2022
Rapides Parish Schools prepped 786 seniors for the October 22, 2022 ACT® by organizing MasteryPrep Boot Camps for the ACT across all 11 high schools. Ultimately, 375 seniors improved their scores.
Baton Rouge Nonprofit Improves ACT Scores, College Readiness for Under-Resourced Students
December 27, 2022
While the ACT national average dropped to a 30-year low this year, a Louisiana nonprofit dedicated to advancing equity to higher education access is
MasteryPrep Resources Enrich Baton Rouge School’s Mission
December 2, 2022
In 2014, Episcopal established a partnership with MasteryPrep to increase standardized test awareness among students, boost students’ overall scores, and further college readiness.
MasteryPrep Implemented into Texas District’s College, Career Readiness Resources
December 2, 2022
This Texas school district integrated MasteryPrep resources into its tutoring, test prep, and college and career advisory assistance outside of class.
App State GEAR UP Preps More Than 15,000 Students
November 9, 2022
MasteryPrep’s GEAR UP partnerships increase students’ academic performance and preparation for postsecondary education.
Piedmont High Prioritizes College and Career Readiness
October 28, 2022
Jody Freeman said it can be natural for school teachers and administrators to feel hesitant when an outside instructor teaches their students. That feeling
Texas School District Invests in MasteryPrep Resources
September 22, 2022
CCISD increased its CCMR Outcomes Bonus amounts, allowing the district to dedicate more funds to post-secondary opportunities for students. Jody Freeman said it can
Lafayette GEAR UP Students Become Published Authors Through Writing Project
September 9, 2022
A GEAR UP student told Dr. Toby Daspit “GEAR UP gave me a future I didn’t know existed.” Jody Freeman said it can be natural
MasteryPrep Ranks Among 2022 Inc. 5000
August 26, 2022
MasteryPrep has ranked on the 2022 “Inc. 5000” list, highlighting the fastest growing companies in the United States based on percentage revenue growth from
Mississippi District Invests in MasteryPrep Ready for the ACT
July 28, 2022
Implementation of College Readiness Plan Expanded to All Nine District High Schools Two years ago, Puckett High School invested in MasteryPrep for the ACT,
Harding University Upward Bound Partners with MasteryPrep
May 13, 2022
Harding University Upward Bound program partners with MasteryPrep to afford students opportunities and resources to attend college https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEIRAnnEr6A&feature=youtu.be MasteryPrep partners with colleges nationwide to supplement
Louisiana High School Holds MasteryPrep Boot Camps for the ACT
May 6, 2022
At Beau Chene High School in Louisiana, MasteryPrep Boot Camps for the ACT provide consistent resources and final test prep to support juniors each year.
TSIA2 Mastery Available for Texas Schools
February 18, 2022
First and Only Mastery-Based TSIA2 Prep Curricula Helps Students Meet TSI Benchmarks MasteryPrep has launched TSIA2 Mastery, which provides a comprehensive review of every assessed
MasteryPrep Surpasses One Million Students Served Since Company’s Founding
February 2, 2022
Student Outreach Jumps 70 Percent in 2021 Through Continued School District, Institution Partnerships Student Outreach Jumps 70 Percent in 2021 Through Continued School District,
November 2, 2021
Empowerment – when Metro Nashville Public School teachers completed MasteryPrep’s “Decoding the ACT Professional Development” program this past summer, they were ready to use
MasteryPrep Honored Among 2021 Louisiana Growth Leaders for Second Consecutive Year
June 1, 2021
In 2020, Baton Rouge-based standardized test company served close to 400,000 students in 27 states, investing in virtual instruction during COVID-19 pandemic. (BATON ROUGE,
The Must-Know Comma Rules for the ACT
November 12, 2019
Knowing essential comma rules for the ACT is the key to a higher score. In fact, comma usage makes up 20% of your English score.