This morning’s SAT is in the books, at least on the East Coast, and I wanted to share some of my initial impressions while the experience is still fresh. General Impressions Overall, both the Reading & Writing and Math sections felt relatively straightforward. There weren’t any unusual twists
Hello, MJTP families! I’ll be honest—this is the first chance I’ve had to write a newsletter in a while. School just started back, which means full days of in-service training from 8:30 to 4, followed immediately by a wall-to-wall schedule of SAT tutoring until 9 p.
Energy on Campus This Week There was an energy on campus this week that I hadn’t felt all summer. As many of you know, I’m still a full-time teacher, and I live just a short walk from the academy where I work. One of the perks of that
SAT Writing and Language Practice The international climate summit brought together leading experts from multiple disciplines: Dr. Elena Rodriguez, a climatologist from Madrid who specializes in atmospheric modeling, carbon cycle analysis, and temperature trend forecasting____Professor Zhang Wei, an economist from Beijing whose research focuses on carbon pricing mechanisms, sustainable
SAT Transitions and Rhetorical Synthesis Quiz Question 1: Plato believed material objects to be crude representations of unseen ideal forms. In his view, such abstract, nonmaterial forms are the ultimate source of knowledge. Aristotle disagreed, positing that knowledge is best obtained through direct engagement with the material world; _______ sensory experience
📚 Advanced Prefix Flashcards Card 1 of 8 superfluous adjective SUPER- (above) + FLU- (flow) 👆 Click to flip unnecessary or excessive; more than needed The editor removed all superfluous details from the manuscript, keeping only essential information. ← Previous 🔄 Shuffle Next → Section 1: Match Words with Definitions Click on a word, then click
📚 Prefix Vocabulary Flashcards Card 1 of 9 prolific adjective PRO- (forward) + LIF- (offspring) 👆 Click to flip producing many works; highly productive The prolific novelist published five bestselling books in just three years. ← Previous 🔄 Shuffle Next → Section 1: Match Words with Definitions Click on a word, then click on its matching
📚 Week 5 Prefix Flashcards Card 1 of 8 multiplicity noun Root: MULTI- (many) + PLIC- (fold) 👆 Click to flip a large number of diverse elements "The multiplicity of voices in the busy marketplace created a cacophony that made it difficult to hear individual conversations." ← Previous 🔄 Shuffle Next → Section 1:
New Prefix Quizzes Now Available! I've just published my latest batch of prefix quizzes to help you master vocabulary building from the ground up. These targeted exercises will strengthen your word recognition skills for not only the word in context section, but also your general reading comprehension – many
📚 Week 4 Prefix Flashcards Card 1 of 8 interject verb Root: INTER- (between) + JECT- (throw) 👆 Click to flip to interrupt with a comment or remark "During the heated board meeting, the CEO had to interject several times to clarify misconceptions about the company's financial position." ← Previous
📚 Week 3 Prefix Flashcards Card 1 of 8 ensue verb Root: EN- (make) + SUE (follow) 👆 Click to flip to follow as a consequence or result "After the company announced massive layoffs, chaos and uncertainty were sure to ensue as employees worried about their job security." ← Previous 🔄 Shuffle Next
📚 Advanced Prefix Flashcards Card 1 of 10 bipartisan adjective Root: BI- (two) + PARTISAN (supporter) 👆 Click to flip involving two political parties "The landmark legislation received bipartisan support, with members from both major political parties voting in favor of the environmental protection measures." ← Previous 🔄 Shuffle Next → Section 1: Match