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Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
NYS Common Core Regents Exams in Algebra and English to be Unveiled on June 3rd
Next week, New York State will introduce students to two new Regents exams, the Common Core exams in Algebra and English Language Arts (ELA). The Common Core standards movement has swept the country over the past few years, and the initiative claims to emphasize "the knowledge and skills students should gain throughout their K-12 education in order to graduate high school prepared to succeed in entry-level careers, introductory academic college courses, and workforce training programs." The standards, however, are not without controversy, as states and school districts rush to implement and test standards that have not been thoroughly vetted and piloted. Students and parents, already facing a battery of standardized tests each school year, have a right to be apprehensive about the new Regents exams. The silver lining appears to be the fact that NYS plans to keep its old Regents passing rates for the near future. According to The Poughkeepsie Journal, "The state Education Department plans to set the scoring so that roughly the same percentage of students will pass the tests as in the past.... The class of 2022 — this year's fourth-graders, who will enter high school in 2018 — will be the first to have to survive the full Common Core challenge. Those students will have to notch higher passing scores on their Regents exams, comparable to a 75 in ELA and an 80 in math."
That should bring a bit of relief to students fretting about the June 3rd exams, but many teachers, students, and parents are still unsure of what to expect next week. But, for those students taking the NYS Regents Exams that begin on June 17, check out www.liregentsprep.com for Regents Prep Classes and links to free Regents review materials. Good luck!
That should bring a bit of relief to students fretting about the June 3rd exams, but many teachers, students, and parents are still unsure of what to expect next week. But, for those students taking the NYS Regents Exams that begin on June 17, check out www.liregentsprep.com for Regents Prep Classes and links to free Regents review materials. Good luck!
Saturday, April 19, 2014
Long Island Regents Prep teams up with College 101 to offer AP and Regents Review
We have some exciting news for our students living in central/eastern Suffolk County! Long Island Regents Prep has joined forces with College 101 to offer one-day, 4-hour review sessions for AP Calculus, AP Statistics, Regents Geometry, and Regents Algebra 2/Trigonometry. Classes will be held at 290 Main Street in East Setauket. Those interested in registering can contact Maryann at College 101. See the information below, and read about Ms. Butkevich's positive impact on the local Three Village School District in this Three Village Patch article.
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Monday, January 20, 2014
January 2014 NYS Regents Exam Schedule
Some people have contacted us regarding Regents review classes for the upcoming January Regents exams. Unfortunately, we only offer Regents prep courses for the June exams, but there are plenty of websites for content review and practice questions, including
We hope these are helpful resources. Below is the schedule for the January 2014 Regents and RCT Exams. As always, check with your school for exact times. Good luck!
Monday, January 27 - 9:15 a.m.
Monday, January 27 - 1:15 p.m.
Tuesday, January 28 - 9:15 a.m.
Tuesday, January 28 - 1:15 p.m.
Wednesday, January 29 - 9:15 a.m.
Wednesday, January 29 - 1:15 p.m.
Thursday, January 30 - 9:15 a.m.
- Regentsprep.org - Offering practice questions and other review materials, the goal of this nonprofit site is to help high school students meet the New York State Regents requirements in English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
- Regents Review 2.0 - This site provides video review sessions for all Regents exams.
- NYSED Regents Exams - The official New York State Education Department website has a digital archive of past regents exams.
- Barron's Regents Exam Prep - This site offers free online practice tests.
We hope these are helpful resources. Below is the schedule for the January 2014 Regents and RCT Exams. As always, check with your school for exact times. Good luck!
Monday, January 27 - 9:15 a.m.
- RCT in Global Studies
Monday, January 27 - 1:15 p.m.
- Physical Setting/Physics
Tuesday, January 28 - 9:15 a.m.
- RCT in Writing
Tuesday, January 28 - 1:15 p.m.
- RCT in Mathematics
Wednesday, January 29 - 9:15 a.m.
- RCT in Science
Wednesday, January 29 - 1:15 p.m.
- RCT in Reading
Thursday, January 30 - 9:15 a.m.
- RCT in United States History and Government
Monday, August 12, 2013
Good luck on the August Regents Exams!
For those students taking the August Regents or RCT exams, which
begin tomorrow, we would like to wish you the best of luck. Below is the August
Regents Examination Schedule from the New York State website.
You should check with your school or district for the exact time and location
of your exams.
August 2013 High School Examination Schedule
Tuesday, August 13 - 8:30 a.m.
- Comprehensive English
- Integrated Algebra
- Geometry
- RCT in Writing
Tuesday, August 13 - 12:30 p.m.
- Global History and Geography
- RCT in Science
- RCT in United States History and Government
Wednesday, August 14 - 8:30 a.m.
- U.S. History and Government
- RCT in Global Studies
- RCT in Mathematics
Wednesday, August 14 - 12:30 p.m.
- Living Environment
- Physical Setting/Earth Science
- RCT in Reading
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
January 2013 Regents Exam Schedule and Review Resources
Some people have contacted us regarding Regents review classes for the
upcoming January Regents exams. Unfortunately, we
only offer Regents prep courses for the June exams, but there are plenty of
websites for content review and practice questions, including
- Regentsprep.org - Offering practice questions and other review materials, the goal of this nonprofit site is to help high school students meet the New York State Regents requirements in English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
- Regents Review 2.0 - This site provides video review sessions for all Regents exams.
- NYSED Regents Exams - The official New York State Education Department website has a digital archive of past regents exams.
- Barron's Regents Exam Prep - This site offers free online practice tests.
We hope these are helpful resources. Below is
the schedule for next week's Regents exams, but check with your
school for exact times. Good luck!
January 2013 High
School Regents and RCT Examination Schedule
Tuesday, January 22 -
9:15 a.m.
Tuesday, January 22 -
1:15 p.m.
Wednesday, January 23
- 9:15 a.m.
Wednesday, January 23
- 1:15 p.m.
Thursday, January 24
- 9:15 a.m.
Thursday, January 24
- 1:15 p.m.
- Physical Setting/Earth Science
- Physical Setting/Chemistry
- RCT in Reading
Friday, January 25 -
9:15 a.m.
- Global History and Geography
- RCT in Writing
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Helping High School Students Pass the Test
Long Island Regents Prep has announced its 2013 course schedule. Review classes for the New York State Regents
Exams will take place June 8th, 9th, and 15th
at Farmingdale State College. In
addition, after helping hundreds of students from Nassau and Suffolk counties and New York City excel on the Regents exams over the past several years, Long Island Regents Prep has decided to begin offering Advanced Placement review classes, which are scheduled for May 5th.May 5, 2013 - AP Review Classes
- United States History
- World History
- European History
- US Government and Politics
- Psychology
- Calculus AB
- Biology
- Physics B
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
June 8, 2013 - Regents Review Classes
- Living Environment
- Earth Science
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Global History and Geography
- United States History and Government
- Integrated Algebra
- Algebra 2/Trigonometry
- Geometry
- Living Environment
- Earth Science
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Global History and Geography
- United States History and Government
- Integrated Algebra
- Algebra 2/Trigonometry
- Geometry
- Chemistry
- Geometry
All classes are taught by experienced, highly qualified,
Long Island Regents Prep is owned and operated by three
current high school teachers who understand the importance of the Regents and
AP examinations and the pressure that high-stakes tests place on students.
With this in mind, they have created clear, concise, six-hour review
courses that provide students with the content, skills, and confidence they
need to excel on their Regents and Advanced Placement exams. Students can register online quickly, easily,
and safely by visiting http://www.liregentsprep.com.
What:
Review courses for Regents and Advanced Placement exams
Review courses for Regents and Advanced Placement exams
Where:
Farmingdale State
When:
AP Review Classes – May 5, 2013 (9:00AM – 4:00PM)
AP Review Classes – May 5, 2013 (9:00AM – 4:00PM)
Regents Review Classes – June 8, 9, 15, 2013 (9:00AM –
4:00PM)
Registration:
Visit http://www.liregentsprep.com for more
information and to register for classes.
Contact Us:
Long Island Regents
Prep
P.O. Box 1021
Bellmore, NY 11710
Call: (516) 847-1265
Email: info@liregentsprep.com
Twitter: @RegentsPrep
Monday, August 6, 2012
August Regents Exams
It's hard to believe that the August Regents Exams begin in only ten days! Didn't we just leave school for summer break? For those of you taking a test next week, here's the August Regents schedule. RCT exams are also included.
August 2012 Regents Examination Schedule
Thursday, August 16 - 8:30 a.m.
August 2012 Regents Examination Schedule
Thursday, August 16 - 8:30 a.m.
- Comprehensive English
- Integrated Algebra
- Geometry
- RCT in Writing
Thursday, August 16 -
12:30 p.m.
Friday, August 17 -
8:30 a.m.
Friday, August 17 -
12:30 p.m.
Even though school's out and Long Island Regents Prep doesn't offer summer review courses, there are still a number of online resources. In an older entry, we posted online resources for taking practice Regents exams. Recently, in a blog entry called Hit the Web, Staten Island Live listed more websites you can use to review. You can even purchase Regents Review apps for your iPhone. There are a number of resources at your disposal, just make sure you study. Good luck!
Sunday, May 6, 2012
What to Expect on the Math Regents Exams
Why do we need math?
When I was in high school, I remember asking myself and my teachers that
question. Today, some people argue that
computer technology has rendered math classes obsolete. Actually, just the opposite has
happened. According to Steven D.
Levitt, the co-author of Freakonomics, "In the past,
one could get by on intuition and experience. Times have changed. Today, the
name of the game is data." In
other words, today’s digital world requires us to sift through piles of
information everyday, and mathematical problem-solving skills can help us make
sense of everything. The website WeUseMath.org states, “More and more, math
is an essential tool to survive in today’s world. Math is a powerful tool
for understanding the world, and almost everyone—from advertising agencies to
doctors, from retailers to builders—who doesn’t want to be left behind is using
math to do their job better and to get ahead in the world.”
In New York State, students must earn at least three credits
and pass at least one Regents Exam in mathematics to receive a Regents
diploma. To graduate with honors,
or advanced designation, students must pass all three math Regents Exams. Below is a description of the NYS
Regents Examinations in math. Each
test is three hours long and includes a combination of multiple choice and
open-ended questions.
The Integrated
Algebra Regents exam consists of four parts: one multiple-choice section
and three open-ended sections, each with three questions for which you must
show your work. Graphing
calculators are required for the Integrated Algebra examination, and the test
booklet includes a reference sheet containing formulas. The Integrated Algebra curriculum covers
most of the topics previously included in Math A, except for some aspects of
geometry, locus, geometric constructions, and combinations. In addition to topics on number theory,
operations, variables and expressions, equations and inequalities,
trigonometric functions, and coordinate geometry, Integrated Algebra also
includes an introduction to sets, functions, lines of best fit, and exponential
growth and decay.
The Geometry Regents
exam consists of four parts: one multiple-choice section and three open-ended
sections, for which you must show your work. Graphing calculators are required for the Geometry
examination, and the test booklet includes a reference sheet containing
formulas. The Geometry curriculum
includes most of the topics previously included in the geometry units for Math
A and Math B. In
addition to covering geometric relationships, constructions, locus, informal
and formal proofs, transformational geometry, and coordinate geometry, it also
includes some additional geometry topics such as midpoint and concurrency
theorems, similarity theorems, logical connectives, and aspects of solid
geometry including parallel and perpendicular planes.
The Algebra
2/Trigonometry Regents exam consists of four parts: one multiple-choice
section and three open-ended sections, for which you must show your work. Graphing calculators are required for
the Algebra 2/Trig examination, and the test booklet includes a reference sheet
containing formulas. The Algebra
2/ Trigonometry curriculum in covers the following topics: algebraic operations
with fractions and radicals; operations with real and complex numbers;
factoring; solving quadratic equations; solving systems of equations; transformations
and functions; linear, quadratic, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric
functions and their graphs; trigonometric equations and laws; probability;
statistics (including normal curve; fitting a line or curve to data using least
squares regression); scatter plots; correlation coefficient; series and
sequences.
Long Island Regents
Prep is pleased to offer Regents
review courses for each of the math exams mentioned above. For more information, visit our website
and check out our Regents
prep class schedule, or contact us at info@liregentsprep.com.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Meet the Science Regents Exams
There are four New York State Regents examinations in science: Chemistry, Earth Science, Living Environment, and Physics. To prepare for these Regents examinations, students should understand the appropriate content and be aware of how the exams are set up. Each three-hour science Regents exam has three or four sections, which include multiple-choice and/or free-response questions.
The Living Environment Regents examination tests a student’s knowledge of biology and is divided into four sections: multiple-choice questions, two sections of multiple choice and free response questions, and free response questions. Living Environment topics include Cells, Evolution, Genetics, Ecology, the Human Body, Reproduction, and Laboratory Skills.
The Earth Science Regents examination is divided into four sections: multiple-choice questions, multiple choice and constructed response questions, constructed response questions, and a laboratory performance exam. Earth Science topics include Composition of the Earth; Mapping; Rocks and Minerals; Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, and Landforms; Earthquakes and Plate Tectonics; Earth History; Meteorology and Climate; and Astronomy.
The Chemistry Regents examination includes three sections: multiple-choice questions, multiple-choice and constructed response questions, and extended constructed response questions. Chemistry topics include Atomic Concepts; the Periodic Table; Moles and Stoichiometry; Chemical Bonding; Physical Behavior of Matter; Kinetics and Equilibrium; Organic Chemistry; Oxidation and Reduction; Acids, Bases and Salts; and Nuclear Chemistry.
The Physics Regents includes three sections: multiple-choice questions, multiple-choice and constructed response questions, and constructed response questions. The examination covers topics such as Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Kinematics, Energy, Waves, Quantum Theory, and Particle Physics.
There are a number of Regents review books and online resources that students can consult throughout the year. In addition, check our course schedule to register for Regents review classes in these and other subjects.
The Living Environment Regents examination tests a student’s knowledge of biology and is divided into four sections: multiple-choice questions, two sections of multiple choice and free response questions, and free response questions. Living Environment topics include Cells, Evolution, Genetics, Ecology, the Human Body, Reproduction, and Laboratory Skills.
The Earth Science Regents examination is divided into four sections: multiple-choice questions, multiple choice and constructed response questions, constructed response questions, and a laboratory performance exam. Earth Science topics include Composition of the Earth; Mapping; Rocks and Minerals; Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, and Landforms; Earthquakes and Plate Tectonics; Earth History; Meteorology and Climate; and Astronomy.
The Chemistry Regents examination includes three sections: multiple-choice questions, multiple-choice and constructed response questions, and extended constructed response questions. Chemistry topics include Atomic Concepts; the Periodic Table; Moles and Stoichiometry; Chemical Bonding; Physical Behavior of Matter; Kinetics and Equilibrium; Organic Chemistry; Oxidation and Reduction; Acids, Bases and Salts; and Nuclear Chemistry.
The Physics Regents includes three sections: multiple-choice questions, multiple-choice and constructed response questions, and constructed response questions. The examination covers topics such as Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Kinematics, Energy, Waves, Quantum Theory, and Particle Physics.
There are a number of Regents review books and online resources that students can consult throughout the year. In addition, check our course schedule to register for Regents review classes in these and other subjects.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Long Island SAT and ACT Prep
Over the years, many students and parents have asked us why we don't offer SAT and ACT review courses. The answer is pretty simple. As full-time high school teachers, we work with the New York State Regents material everyday. So we focus on what we're good at: we take the Regents course content and skills that we teach throughout the school year and create intensive, one-shot, six-hour review sessions. We leave the SAT/ACT prep to those who specialize in that type of tutoring. That being said, if you're looking for a local, experienced tutor and are not interested in wasting thousands of dollars on Kaplan or Princeton Review, then check out these Long Island companies:
SAT, ACT, and GRE Tutoring with Mr. Eisenberg - Jeffrey Eisenberg has been tutoring students for over 20 years. In addition, he is a social studies teacher at East Meadow High School. Jeff says, "I help students in Long Island to succeed on the SAT, ACT, and GRE and work with students to demystify the exam, lower stress levels, and apply real-world strategies for mastering the test. Students who embrace my techniques and practice them as assigned typically improve their scores significantly. I look forward to discussing with you how we can work together towards this goal." Visit his site at www.longislandtestprep.com.
Long Island Test Prep with Gregg - For the past 8 years, Greg Zehentner has tutored hundreds of students from all over Long Island. Here's what he has to say about his services: "My specialized approach and experience enable me to target any student's weaknesses and provide the strategies, tips, and tricks that will help raise his or her score to the level it should be! In addition to the many students I have assisted over the years, I have also developed content for SAT and ACT review websites, written an SAT study guide for a national review company, published an SAT book and taught prep classes across Long Island. I know the SAT and ACT inside and out! Rather than a teacher who moonlights as a tutor, I am a full-time standardized test tutor who has cultivated his targeted methods over years of practice. You can check out my website at www.litestprep.com."
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Tips for dealing with test anxiety
For many students, the end of the school year brings a combination of excitement and anxiety. As the days grow warmer, students look forward to their two-month summer break. But, before fleeing to the beaches or to summer camp, they must first pass their finals, Regents exams, and, perhaps, take the SATs and ACTs. School can be stressful enough without the added pressure of standardized exams, but test anxiety is becoming increasingly widespread in our test-obsessed age of accountability.
According to the Penn State University Learning Center, symptoms of test anxiety can include insomnia, loss of appetite, panic, confusion, hopelessness, anger, and depression.
There are ways of dealing with these symptoms. Georgetown University's Counseling and Psychiatric Service website lists helpful tips for reducing test anxiety. Before the exam, students should get a good night's sleep, eat a modest meal, avoid other students who are stressed, and arrive early for the test. During the exam, students might consider budgeting their time wisely, answering the easiest questions first, and making a brief outline of ideas.
In addition, Georgetown psychologist Wayne Hurr recommends relaxation techniques. He writes, "If your mind is blocked by tension during an exam, close your eyes, take a long, deep breath, and then let it out slowly. Concentrate on your breathing and actually feel or hear yourself breathe. Don't allow yourself to worry about the time, test, or tension. Repeat this twice, then return to the test."
Finally, researchers at the universities of Colorado and Chicago have found that writing down feelings shortly before an exam can reduce test anxiety and improve exam scores. Perhaps students should jot down some of their summer vacation plans to help offset the stress!
This article was originally published on http://farmingdale.patch.com.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Check out our Regents blog posts @ the Farmingdale Patch
Long Island Regents Prep is now blogging for the Farmingdale Patch, a local news site. We'll be contributing occasional pieces about the NYS Regents Exams, and will include discussions about news, issues, and test-taking tips.
Read our most recent blog post here!
Read our most recent blog post here!
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Take practice Regents Exams online, for free!
As the end of the school year approaches, you might want to start studying for your final exams and taking some practice Regents tests. Fortunately, you don't have to go out and buy review books to prepare. There are plenty of practice questions online, in all subjects, and they're free!
To access every New York State Regents Exam that's ever been given (they go back to the 1930s), check out the NYS Education Department website. There you can find exams, answers, and scoring rubrics, so you'll know exactly how the tests are graded in June.
If you're interested in studying course content and practicing Regents questions, then check out http://regentsprep.org, which is run by the Oswego City School District. This is a wonderful, nonprofit service that offers help in every subject.
We hope that you find these sites helpful. Good luck as you prepare for the end of the school year!
To access every New York State Regents Exam that's ever been given (they go back to the 1930s), check out the NYS Education Department website. There you can find exams, answers, and scoring rubrics, so you'll know exactly how the tests are graded in June.
If you're interested in studying course content and practicing Regents questions, then check out http://regentsprep.org, which is run by the Oswego City School District. This is a wonderful, nonprofit service that offers help in every subject.
We hope that you find these sites helpful. Good luck as you prepare for the end of the school year!
Monday, April 11, 2011
The June Regents Exam schedule is available (finally!)
Well, it's been a while since our last post, but we've all been waiting anxiously for the final version of the June 2011 Regents Exam Schedule, which you can access here.
The release of the exam schedule has allowed us to finalize our 2011 Regents Review classes. The courses, which are listed below, will be offered at Farmingdale State College on June 12th and June 18th. You may register for classes at any time by visiting http://www.liregentsprep.com/register_now.php.
June 12
Global History and Geography
United States History and Government
Comprehensive English
Geometry
Integrated Algebra
Algebra 2/Trigonometry
Physics
Earth Science
Chemistry
Living Environment
June 18
Spanish
Geometry
Algebra 2/Trigonometry
Chemistry
Living Environment
The release of the exam schedule has allowed us to finalize our 2011 Regents Review classes. The courses, which are listed below, will be offered at Farmingdale State College on June 12th and June 18th. You may register for classes at any time by visiting http://www.liregentsprep.com/register_now.php.
June 12
Global History and Geography
United States History and Government
Comprehensive English
Geometry
Integrated Algebra
Algebra 2/Trigonometry
Physics
Earth Science
Chemistry
Living Environment
June 18
Spanish
Geometry
Algebra 2/Trigonometry
Chemistry
Living Environment
Monday, January 17, 2011
Charging schools for Regents Exams?
Due to the current budget crisis in New York State, the legislature may decide to charge schools for each Regents exam that they administer. The cost to school districts would be approximately $6 per student. While there are no plans to charge students directly, the districts could conceivably pass the expenses to taxpayers. Watch the video below, or check out related articles in Newsday and the Daily News.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
A new blog for a new year
Well, we've decided to enter the blogosphere and leave an even bigger digital footprint on the Internet. In addition to maintaining our Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube pages, we will update our blog periodically with relevant news articles, practice Regents questions, helpful test-taking tips, and information about the Regents exams.
The January Regents dates are just around the corner, with the Comprehensive English exam coming early this year, on January 11. The rest of the exams will be administered January 25 through January 28. For a complete examination schedule, visit the January 2011 Examination Schedule.
If you're looking ahead, the June 2011 schedule is Wednesday, June 15, through Friday, June 24. Although the specific tests are not listed yet, you can find the schedule here.
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