Free Regents Prep Resources

The NYS Regents Exams are less than a month away! The folks at Long Island Regents Prep know you have a lot of options when choosing Regents Review Courses, with test prep companies offering review classes at Adelphi, Molloy, and Hofstra. But we're different. Our company is owned and operated by current, NYS-certified Long Island high school educators, who teach at top-performing schools throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties. Plus, our classes are affordable--a fraction of what a tutor would cost--and are conveniently located on the Nassau-Suffolk border, at Farmingdale State College. See our Regents Review Schedule at www.liregentsprep.com, and contact us if you have any questions.

In the meantime, check out these FREE online resources to help you study for the Regents Exams. Good luck!

United States History and Government Regents Review

U.S. History Regents Review Sheet -
http://www.historyteacher.net/AmericanHistoryAndGovernment/ReviewMaterials/us_history_regents_review_sheet.htm

U.S. History Regents Review Packet - Bronx Engineering and Technology Academy -  http://www.mybetanyc.com/departments/socialstudies/teachers/ott/wiki/classroom/uspacket.pdf

U.S. History Regents Review Flash Cards - 
http://quizlet.com/18520455/us-history-regents-review-flash-cards

Mr. Klaff's United States History and Government Review Sheet - 
http://www.mrklaff.com/usregentsreview.html

Global History and Geography Regents Review

Global History Regents Review -  http://edtech2.boisestate.edu/lockwoodm/

Mr. Klaff's Global Studies Review Sheet - 
http://www.mrklaff.com/globalregentsreview.html

Global Regents Review Links - 
http://b101review.wikispaces.com/Global+Regents+Review

Brief Review in Global History and Geography - 
http://www.phschool.com/curriculum_support/brief_review/global_history/

Integrated Algebra Regents Review

Integrated Algebra Review Booklet - NYC Department of Education -
http://schools.nyc.gov/documents/teachandlearn/learnathome/regents/integrated-algebra-review-booklet-final.pdf

Integrated Algebra Regents Study Guide - 
https://mrart.wikispaces.com/file/view/Regents+Review+-+Packet.pdf

Algebra 2/Trigonometry Regents Review

New York Regents Test Prep Workbook for Algebra 2 and Trigonometry - 
http://holtmcdougal.hmhco.com/hm_data/pdf/states/NY/tp_alg2.pdf

Mr. Ellis's Algebra 2/Trigonometry Review -
http://www.penfield.edu/webpages/jellis/algebra_2_trig_r.cfm

Geometry Regents Review

Geometry Review Booklet - NYC Department of Education - 
http://schools.nyc.gov/documents/TeachandLearn/LearnatHome/Regents/Geometry-Regents-Review-Booklet-FINAL.pdf

Mr. Kennedy Math - Geometry Regents Review -
http://www.mrkennedymath.doodlekit.com/home/geometry_regents

Regents Geometry Review Notes - Columbia Secondary School -
http://www.columbiasecondary.org/system/files/GeometryReviewNotes_0.pdf

Chemistry Regents Review

New York State Chemistry Review - http://www.nyschemistry.net

Chemistry Review Sheets and Study Guides - Rosen Review -
http://sites.tufts.edu/andrewrosen/2012/03/17/h-chemistry-regents-review-sheets-study-guides/

Mr. Kent's Chemistry Page - http://www.kentchemistry.com

Living Environment Regents Review

Biology/Living Environment Regents Review Links - http://reviewbiology.com

New York State Living Environment Review - 
http://www.nyslivingenvironment.net/

Review Sheets with the Key Ideas and Performance Indicators - 
http://www.ekcsk12.org/faculty/jbuckley/leclass/regentsreview.html

Earth Science Regents Review

Earth Science Regents Review Materials -  http://reviewearthscience.com/

Ken Gould's RegentsEarth Site - http://www.regentsearth.com/

Regents Earth Science Review -  http://www.regentsearthscience.com/

Physics Regents Review

St. Mary's Physics Online -
 http://www.stmary.ws/highschool/physics/home/review/review_all.htm

A-Plus Physics Regents Review -
 http://www.aplusphysics.com/courses/regents/regents_physics.html

Mr. Longhurst's Regents Physics Review Packets - 
https://sites.google.com/site/mrlonghurstphysics/regents-physics-review-packets

Spring Break Special - $40 Discount on SAT Crash Courses

Beginning this Friday, April 11, until Sunday, April 20, we will be offering our SAT Crash Courses for only $200, a discount of more than 15% off the original price. Taught the week before each SAT exam, our one-day SAT review classes cover Math, Critical Reading, and Writing. Our instructors are outstanding, certified teachers who have excelled on standardized exams and have attended some of the nation's top universities. Plus, our program includes a custom SAT Review Book!

Don't pass up this one-week opportunity to save $40 on our SAT Crash Courses. To register, or for more information, visit liregentsprep.com. 

Are SAT Review Classes Worth the Cost?

It's easy to get carried away with SAT test preparation, and it's not unusual for a typical family to spend over $1000 per child on SAT review. So, is it worth it? In other words, do costly tutors, review books, and review classes result in better test scores and, thus, admission into elite colleges? This question is difficult to answer.

The best research indicates that "test preparation efforts yield a positive but small effect on standardized admission test scores," according to a report released in 2009 by the National Association for College Admission Counseling. In fact, although many of the best-known test prep companies (e.g., Kaplan, Princeton Review, and Sylvan Learning) claim to increase test scores by over 100 points, the "average gains are more in the neighborhood of 30 points." 

The College Board, which creates the SAT exams, has conducted its own research, which shows that test preparation courses offer limited benefit. In fact, Laurence Bunin, senior vice president for the College Board, "recommends free and low-cost College Board Materials, including a $22 study guide," according to the Wall Street Journal. 

Moreover, SAT prep companies like Kaplan and Princetown Review reap billions of dollars in profits annually, while charging students thousands of dollars to enroll in their comprehensive review courses. This may put students from lower-income families at a disadvantage. According to a Washington Post survey, students who come from families earning over $200,000 a year have an average SAT score of 1714, while students whose families make less than $20,000 a year have an average score of 1326.

Unfortunately, these figures sometimes force families to spend beyond their means in hope of sending their kids to better colleges, and the results can be disheartening. According to long-time SAT tutor Allison Kade, expensive SAT tutoring and review courses aren't for everyone. She says, "you may not need to fork over tons of cash for test prep if: 1) Your kid is extremely self-motivated, already understands all the core concepts and has been successful with self-study for other standardized tests like AP exams or the PSAT; 2) Your kid doesn’t care, won’t put in the work and will potentially be a distraction to the rest of the kids taking the test." On the other hand, she writes, you may want to spend a few bucks if "your kid cares about her score, but may not be self-motivated enough to do the studying on her own; your teen is a nervous test-taker...; or your child is struggling with core concepts and would benefit from extra help."

But there is an alternative to the expensive tutors and review courses. Long Island Regents Prep, a teacher-owned and -operated company, offers one-day SAT Crash Courses the weekend before each SAT Reasoning Test. These courses, held at Farmingdale State College, offer students confidence, skills, knowledge, and strategies they need to excel on their SATs, all at a fraction of the cost of tutors and other courses. For more information and to register for upcoming classes, visit www.liregentsprep.com.

Announcing Schedule for 2014 NYS Regents, AP, & SAT Review Classes

Long Island Regents Prep, which offers Regents, Advanced Placement, and SAT review classes in all major subjects, has announced its 2014 course schedule. These courses are designed and taught by certified and experienced teachers who understand how to prepare students for their exams and how to reduce the anxiety that comes along with high-stakes testing.

Since 2009, Long Island Regents Prep has offered one-day Regents review courses for each of the major subjects, including Living Environment, Earth Science, Chemistry, Physics, Global History and Geography, United States History and Government, Integrated Algebra, Algebra 2/Trigonometry, and Geometry.  Each class covers essential subject matter, offers test-taking strategies, and reviews practice Regents questions.

Last year, Long Island Regents Prep decided to expand its course selection and begin offering Advanced Placement review classes in AP United States History, AP World History, AP European History, AP US Government and Politics, AP Psychology, AP Calculus AB, AP Biology, AP Physics B, AP Chemistry, and AP Environmental Science.

This season, after helping hundreds of students from Long Island and New York City over the past five years, Long Island Regents Prep is introducing SAT Crash Courses, one-day review classes offered the weekend before each spring SAT exam. There will be three courses to chose from: SAT Critical Reading/Writing, SAT Math, and SAT Math/Critical Reading. All SAT Crash Course will be taught by certified teachers who attended elite universities and excelled on their standardized exams. In addition, courses will include a custom SAT workbook that students will use during the class and bring home with them.

Long Island Regents Prep is owned and operated by three current high school teachers who understand the importance of the Regents, AP, and SAT examinations. They have created clear, concise, six-hour review courses that provide students with the content, skills, and confidence they need to excel on their standardized exams. Finally, all classes are taught by experienced, highly-qualified, New York State-certified teachers in comfortable, state-of-the-art classrooms on the campus of Farmingdale State College, a State University of New York (SUNY) institution of higher learning.  Students can register online quickly, easily, and securely by visiting http://www.liregentsprep.com.

What:

Review courses for Regents, Advanced Placement, and SAT exams

Where:

Farmingdale State College (Gleeson Hall)
2350 Broad Hollow Road
Farmingdale, NY 11735

When:

AP Review Classes – May 3 & 4, 2014 (9:00AM – 4:00PM)

Regents Review Classes – June 14, 15, & 21, 2014 (9:00AM – 4:00PM)

SAT Crash Courses – March 1, April 26, & May 31, 2014 (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
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/longislandregentsprep

About Long Island Regents Prep

Long Island Regents Prep, a teacher-owned and -operated company, offers one-day Regents, Advanced Placement, and SAT review classes at Farmingdale State College.

Introducing SAT Crash Courses

We are excited to announce that Long Island Regents Prep will begin offering SAT Crash Courses in spring 2014.  Due to the success of our Regents and AP review programs, and in response to the positive feedback we've received from parents and students, we are expanding our review course catalog to include one-day SAT review classes. We will be offering three options:

- SAT Math

- SAT English (with Writing)

- SAT Math and English 

As with our Regents and AP prep classes, SAT Crash Courses will be one-day, six-hour sessions held at Farmingdale State College.  In addition, students will receive a custom Long Island Regents Prep SAT workbook. Classes will be taught by certified teachers who attended elite colleges and excelled on standardized exams. Registration will begin soon.  In the meantime, visit Long Island Regents Prep for more information and to join our email list.  Also, find us on Twitter @RegentsPrep and on Facebook.