In the spring, celebratory videos flood social media with high school seniors opening their admission decisions! Surrounded by friends, family, and school staff, these videos show the fear, suspense, and joy of the students’ efforts coming to fruition with the … Continue reading
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Error Analysis: A Self-Reflective Habit for Learning and Achievement
Test preparation can be daunting for many students. While resources are abundant online, implementing an empirical assessment of test readiness is often difficult. Pretesting and error analysis are among the LAS study tools useful for self-directed learning and study planning. … Continue reading
On Student Apathy
At LAS, we are curious about our students’ narratives, and one of our goals is to understand how they learn from their perspectives. Educational Coaches meet students where they are and work together to delve into presenting concerns. With a … Continue reading
The testing effect
The LAS Test Prep Method™ is an individualized approach to learning and achievement that uses recall practice with spaced repetition. This dynamic and multi-functional process promotes mastery learning, another outcome of consistent practice, coaching, and progress tracking. Essentially, consistent recall … Continue reading