Below is a select list of websites that offer students help in preparing for various tests. Some websites offer general test-taking tips while others provide online tutorials, practice tests, and other resources to help you prepare for your upcoming test. Good Luck!
INeedAPencil.com
INeedAPencil.com is an innovative site that raises students SAT scores through a strategic preparation program that uses SAT questions, lessons and student tools. Students take a practice SAT examination to establish a baseline score, and then are provided with access to 60 lessons that address skills in mathematics, reading, and writing. Once they have has an opportunity to exercise test-taking strategies and content mastery via access to 800 practice questions, they take an exit SAT exam to gauge their progress. There is also a Score Projector that show students how they are predicted to score on the SAT.
http://ineedapencil.com/index.aspx
Master Guru
Master Guru® is designed to help students build "critical thinking" skills across all four core subjects, English Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies, in an exciting, motivational and innovative format.
http://www.playmasterguru.com
New York State Chemistry
NYS Chemistry is a comprehensive educational resource for New York State High School Chemistry students. This site contains sets of past Regents examination questions that have been answered and explained, and are searchable by year and topic. Visitors can also download resource documents and notes compiled by New York State teachers.
http://www.nyschemistry.net
New York State Earth Science
NYS Earth Science is a comprehensive educational resource for New York State High School Earth Science students. This site contains sets of past Regents examination questions that have been answered and explained, and are searchable by year and topic. Visitors can also download resource documents and notes compiled by New York State teachers.
http://www.nysearthscience.net
New York State Living Environment
NYS Living Environment is a comprehensive educational resource for New York State High School Living Environment students. This site contains sets of past Regents examination questions that have been answered and explained, and are searchable by year and topic. Visitors can also download resource documents and notes compiled by New York State teachers.
http://www.nyslivingenvironment.net
Regents Exam Prep Center
The goal of this nonprofit site is to help high school students meet the New York State Regents requirements in English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. This project is supported by a federally-funded Title III Technology Literacy Challenge Grant and the Learning Technology Grant.
http://www.regentsprep.org
Studyzone.org
Studyzone is the site designed for students, parents, and teachers. It is filled with rich resources to help students find success on the state tests. Studyzone consists of three sites - Elementary Prep (K-4), Intermediate Prep (5-8), and Regents Prep (9-12). You will find online tutorials for all of the skills the students need to know or be able to do for each grade level. There are interactive practice pages where students will get immediate feedback as they test their knowledge of each particular skill. There are also teacher resources and literature connections as well.
http://www.studyzone.org
Study Guide Zone
The Study Guide Zone provides detailed information about the content and format of a wide variety of exams, including the ACT, SAT, and GED. The site has links to preparation materials and also features free downloadable study guides for many of the examinations. In addition, there are tips on taking tests, writing research papers, and getting the most out of time in the classroom, as well as helpful advice on picking a college, getting financial aid, and adjusting to life away from home.
http://www.studyguidezone.com
Test Anxiety Tips
Most students experience some level of anxiety when anticipating something stressful, such as taking tests. This tension is normal and positive; it motivates people to want to perform at their best level. Test anxiety becomes problematic when this nervousness is so high that it interferes with test preparation and performance. This web site is designed to help provide strategies for dealing with test anxiety, from test preparation to coping strategies that will help both before and during the actual test.
http://www.testanxietytips.com
Test Prep Review
This website provides free practice tests for various types of assessments including the ACT, SAT, GED, and many others.
http://www.testprepreview.com