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*** TESTING HELP *** IMPROVING STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES (AP EXAMS, PSAT, SAT, ACT, and more...): Other Helpful Websites

This LibGuide will guide students in ways to build on and improve on their standardized test scores (such as the ACT, SAT, PSAT, etc.). The LibGuide will also guide parents & teachers in ways they can help students as well.

Other Helpful Websites

Be sure to check out the following websites for a variety of assistance and resources regarding test preparation.  Also, take some time to check out your SmartPhone's available apps for vocabulary and test prep.  There are more and more being added all the time.  Good luck!

General Sites

Khan Academy:  Need help in a particular subject area? Be sure to check out the free and quality tutorial offerings by Khan Academy, a non-profit educational company providing tools in a variety of subject areas.  (Padua students who know about Khan Academy say they LOVE it! Keep in mind that the site is free, but you will need to create a free account to access the tutorial programs.)

Study Blue:  Want help in getting organized and in preparing for an exam? Be sure to check out Study Blue, a free service that allows studets access to free study tools.  (Padua students say the really like the "flashcard" making feature and the mobile apps that are offered.  Check it out!)

Flashcard Flash- Search for flashcards from all flashcard sites with one query.

Test Prep Review- free online practice tests for just about everything.

VocabSushi- Free site offers "the better way to build your vocabulary";  app also available.

Freerice.com- In the mood to learn while you play? Or perhaps help others while you learn while you play? Check out this trivia site from freerice.com where every correct answer earns 10 grains of rice.

AP Exams

AP Test Books- Want to purchase a book for your own use.  Here you can choose your subject area and you can purchase a book for that subject.
Bubbabrain- Games assist students studying for the AP and SAT (click on the circle next to your grade level for questions).
Cliff Notes- Read articles on all AP subject areas, (free) or purchase handbooks.
Collegeboard- Practice tips and more.
Pearson Education- AP Test workbooks and courses for puchase.
Peterson's- Practice tests for the AP for purchase.
Spark Notes AP Test Center- Register for free for the center's "quick reviews of specific subject areas, full course reviews for select subjects, and diagnostic testing with full explanations to help you determine your study needs."
 
 
PSAT
Brightstorm- Free PSAT prep videos.
Collegeboard- Practice tips and practice tests.
Peterson's Free Practice Test- Free PSAT questions.
Shmoop Online Test Prep- for purchase.
Study Guide Zone- free practice tests, guide, PSAT flashcards.
Test Prep Review- free online practice tests for just about everything.
 
 
SAT
5,000 Vocabulary Words and Definitions- 5000 free words and definitions commonly seen on the SAT.
Bubbabrain- Games assist students studying for the AP and SAT (click on the circle next to your grade level for questions).
Collegeboard- SAT practice; you can also register to take the SAT on this site.
Flashcard Flash- Search for flashcards from all flashcard sites with one query.
I Need a Pencil- Free SAT prep. 
Kaplan SAT Quizbank- Free study materials if you register (some fee-based materials for purchase).
Khan Academy- Various test preparation resources if free account is opened.
Official SAT Study Guide- from Collegboard available for purchase. 
PrepMe- SAT prep materials for purchase.
The Princeton Review- Tutoring, classes, study guides for purchase.
SAT Vocabulary, Suffixes and Prefixes- Free quizzes and games.
Shmoop Online Test Prep- Test guide(s) for purchase.
Snappy Words - SAT Vocabulary Test Prep Site
Study Guide Zone- Study guide, SAT practice questions; free.
Test Prep Review- Free online SAT practice tests.
VocabAhead- Videos help students prepare for the ACT and SAT.
VocabSushi- Free site offers "the better way to build your vocabulary";  app also available.