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November 8, 2024
Traditional test prep often leaves low-income students without the resources they need to score college-ready. MasteryPrep can help.
We’re thrilled to announce major updates to data reporting on our platform, to be launched just in time for the 2025–2026 school year.
With proper planning and structure, test prep can actually enhance your existing instruction rather than compete with it. Here’s what educators need to know about building an effective strategy.
Explore strategies and tips for educators to quell test anxiety and boost students’ confidence before test day.
At MasteryPrep, we’ve found that understanding and tackling test anxiety is essential for helping students succeed.
With major changes coming soon to the ACT, it’s more important than ever to stay informed and prepared on what’s changing and when.
Ysleta ISD’s percentage of college-ready students in reading and math improved to 28.7% for the Class of 2024 from 24.5% for the Class of 2023.
After MasteryPrep partnered with nine district schools for a pilot ACT program, six reported year-over-year average composite score increases.
As students around the country gear up for the new ACT®, MasteryPrep is hard at work aligning our products with the revamped test format.
W.W. Samuell Early College High School, where enrollment is contingent on TSI eligibility, credits MasteryPrep with helping to improve student retention.
Why does engagement matter in test prep, and how we make it a central focus in everything we do in the build-up to test day?
Educators need to be aware of these changes to effectively prepare their students. Here’s a breakdown of the timeline and preparation strategies.
Explore practical TSIA2 test prep strategies, from managing the untimed format to mastering adaptive testing, to empower you to set students up for success.
How do we make sure students walk into test day feeling prepared and confident? The key is authentic test practice.
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.
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.
We recently caught up with Tapan Sharma to understand why he decided to work with MasteryPrep and his approach to holding Boot Camps.
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%).
Equity in Test Prep: How MasteryPrep Gives Every Student a Fair Shot at Success
Traditional test prep often leaves low-income students without the resources they need to score college-ready. MasteryPrep can help.
Stay Ahead of the Curve: MasteryPrep’s New Reporting Tools, Coming Summer 2025
We’re thrilled to announce major updates to data reporting on our platform, to be launched just in time for the 2025–2026 school year.
How to Build a School Test Prep Plan That Doesn’t Disrupt Teaching
With proper planning and structure, test prep can actually enhance your existing instruction rather than compete with it. Here’s what educators need to know about building an effective strategy.
An Educator’s Guide to Combating Test Anxiety and Building Student Confidence
Explore strategies and tips for educators to quell test anxiety and boost students’ confidence before test day.
The MasteryPrep Approach to Reducing Test Anxiety: Confidence Through Preparation
At MasteryPrep, we’ve found that understanding and tackling test anxiety is essential for helping students succeed.
Tips to Prepare Students for Every Section of the New ACT®
With major changes coming soon to the ACT, it’s more important than ever to stay informed and prepared on what’s changing and when.
MasteryPrep Partnership Drives College Readiness Success at El Paso’s Ysleta ISD
Ysleta ISD’s percentage of college-ready students in reading and math improved to 28.7% for the Class of 2024 from 24.5% for the Class of 2023.
MasteryPrep’s ‘One-Stop-Shop’ Platform Helps North Carolina District Improve ACT Scores
After MasteryPrep partnered with nine district schools for a pilot ACT program, six reported year-over-year average composite score increases.
Enhancing MasteryPrep for the New ACT®
As students around the country gear up for the new ACT®, MasteryPrep is hard at work aligning our products with the revamped test format.
MasteryPrep TSIA2 Prep Solutions Boost Texas High School’s Early College Success
W.W. Samuell Early College High School, where enrollment is contingent on TSI eligibility, credits MasteryPrep with helping to improve student retention.
Motivation Matters: How MasteryPrep Keeps Students Engaged in Test Prep
Why does engagement matter in test prep, and how we make it a central focus in everything we do in the build-up to test day?
Preparing Students for the Enhanced ACT: A Timeline for Educators
Educators need to be aware of these changes to effectively prepare their students. Here’s a breakdown of the timeline and preparation strategies.
TSIA2 Teacher Toolkit: Practical Tips and Strategies for Student Success
Explore practical TSIA2 test prep strategies, from managing the untimed format to mastering adaptive testing, to empower you to set students up for success.
How Authentic Test Practice Boosts Student Confidence and Unlocks Score Gains
How do we make sure students walk into test day feeling prepared and confident? The key is authentic test practice.
MasteryPrep Supports SAT Reading Proficiency Growth at West Virginia School District
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
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
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
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
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
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
Educators need test-prep resources that target official state standards and hidden assessment standards. MasteryPrep solutions do just that.
The MasteryPrep Guide to the Upcoming ACT® Changes [2025-2026]
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
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 Into Your Instruction: Strategies for Teachers
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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®
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
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
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
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
Create a high-achieving learning environment without stress.
A Sustainable Approach to Texas High School Accountability Ratings
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
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
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
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
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
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
Juniors from Western Hills improved their ACT composite average by 2.1 points after participating in a MasteryPrep Boot Camp for the ACT.
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
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
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
BRYC has had a longstanding history implementing MasteryPrep’s ACT products into its tutoring curriculum and academic lesson planning.
MasteryPrep Resources Enrich Baton Rouge School’s Mission
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
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
Since 2018, MasteryPrep has partnered with Appalachian State University GEAR UP to provide ACT products and North Carolina Math 1 resources to more than 15,000 students.
Piedmont High Prioritizes College and Career Readiness
Piedmont High School Principal Adam Clemons has a good problem on his hands. He is running out of room on the school’s display board of students who have scored 25 or over on the ACT.