As we have mentioned and as research shows, effective test prep requires breaks. Reading on the side is a great way to take that break while honing an essential skill for success on the upcoming SAT. This is a good one, which includes one of the better sentences written recently: “Spotted skunks perform a spread-eagled handstand before they spray you.” Also apt because it notes that “some skunks are just jerks.” Reminds me of a certain standardized test that’s approaching!

Moments of Insight
Moments of insight – those times when you suddenly discover the way to solve a problem or see a pattern or a