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Sometimes when students are stressed, they decide to take a break from their tasks such as studying in order to clear their heads and come back fully energized and ready to learn. However, new research is going against the notion that willpower constantly needs to be replenished. A new study published in Psychological Science found […]

  Some students who face problems with their curriculum can often feel frustrated with not being able to grasp the concept. While some may choose to seek the advice of their teachers, a new study has found that those who choose to learn from their peers may have better student performance. A new evaluation from […]

  Expectant parents can often stress about the kinds of things they are exposing their unborn child to, and wondering if it could have lasting side effects on areas such as intellectual development. Some individuals may be concerned about lightly drinking alcohol and how it could possibly harm their unborn child’s cognitive function. However, researchers […]

Parents who are looking to boost their child’s IQ scores can use different methods that have been shown to increase brain power.  Scientists have pointed to some nutrients that could potentially help or hurt brain development, depending on the dosage that individuals receive on a regular basis.   An iron deficiency has the potential to stunt a child’s brain development, […]

In the current state of the economy, many people are concerned about their job security, despite how they may feel about their positions.  However, a new study found that a female executive is more likely to leave her role than her male counterpart. According to research published in Economic Inquiry, women executives were more than twice as likely to leave their […]

  Many individuals entering business school could have a certain sense of narcissism, which could cause problems within the program. As a result of this behavior, BusinessWeek is reporting that some business schools are opting to give personality tests to their students in order to determine what kind of applicants they’re receiving. The news provider […]

  Gifted children may often find that even though their schools are aware of their high IQ scores, they may not be receiving the academic material they require to be challenged.   Children who score above a 145 on an IQ test are typically recommended to skip three grades in school in order to be […]

We are asked all the time, "What is the best time of the year to purchase practice materials and when should I start practicing?".  Most tend to wait until the last minute to purchase the materials, but one of the best times is actually during the summer months. Bright Education offers practice test accounts for the standardized […]

Hey, Kids! Ever want to know how much smarter you are than 5th graders?  You can take the free kids assessment test, "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?" and find out! This free quiz has 15 questions that were given to actual Fifth Grade students.  Once you finish the test, your results are compared with how well those […]

The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, more commonly known as the FCAT, is a series of exams given to students of specific grade levels over the course of their public school career.  As Florida’s public schools are guided by detailed “Sunshine State Standards” and benchmarks in all core realms of academia, the FCAT serves to critically […]