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What's Tested on the Praxis Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Exam?

Are you studying for the Praxis? The Praxis Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Test is designed to test the knowledge and skills necessary for a teacher of the elementary grades with a focus on, unsurprisingly, curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The test consists of 120 multiple-choice questions that assess a prospective teacher’s understanding of various […]

How to Make Deductions on LSAT Logic Games

When we hear the words “deductive reasoning” and “logic”, the LSAT immediately comes to mind. Five major types of deductions for the LSAT Logic Games make up the BLEND method for deductions.   When one or more entities in an LSAT Logic Game work together, there is a huge opportunity to make a deduction.  A […]

How Long is Law School?

Law school programs are usually three years long. Some law schools have part-time programs where students take classes in the evenings and on the weekends—getting your JD part-time usually takes a minimum of four years. Many law schools also offer dual-degree programs (e.g., JD-MBA). If you have plans to pursue a dual-degree, you should expect […]

PSAT Math: Linear Graphs

On the PSAT Math Test, working with equations algebraically is only half the battle. The PSAT Math Test will also expect you to work with graphs of linear equations, which means using lines in slope-intercept form and point-slope form. One of the most important quantities you’ll be working with when graphing a linear equation is […]

How to Design Your Own Logic Games

Analytical Reasoning, or logic games… you either love them or hate them. Fortunately for you, we at Kaplan LOVE them. Let’s explore another way to expand your LSAT Test Day preparation by designing your own logic games.   Designing your own games helps you better understand how the test maker thinks. You will face the […]

Police Psychological Exam and Polygraph Test

Other than the physical fitness exam, police applicants will have to take a psychological exam and a polygraph test.   In general, people tend to get nervous at the mention of “psychological” anything, but there’s really no point in getting wound up about this portion of the application process. Actually, this might be one of […]

4 Tips for Data Interpretation on the GRE

Interpreting data on the GRE math section may come in many forms: charts, graphs, tables, or extrapolating information from a reading passage. Mastering all the different ways to interpret data will be an important part of scoring well on the GRE.  Make sure to remember the following tips and strategies when faced with a data […]

What's Tested on the Praxis Elementary Education: Content Knowledge Test?

The Praxis Elementary Education: Content Knowledge Test is designed to test the knowledge and skills necessary to teach in the elementary grades, with a focus on the major content areas. A scientific calculator is provided.   The Reading/Language Arts section of the test covers the fundamentals of reading, writing, and communication skills. You will need […]

LSAT Logic Games: Process and Mapping Games

On the 2016 September and December administrations of the LSAT, test takers faced the unexpected: a very rare Process Game appeared in the scored Logic Games section. Along with Mapping Games, Process Games have been an extremely rare Logic Game type that was more prevalent in pre-2000 LSATs. What better way to stress you out […]

Careers in Law: Why Become a Health Care Lawyer?

Despite a sluggish legal job market in recent years, some fields are seeing more growth than others. Health law is one of those legal fields that continues to grow. Health law runs the gamut from interpreting new legislation for employers and providers, to representing clients who were denied Social Security benefits, to analyzing rapidly evolving topics […]