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Yes! You CAN use calculators on the ACT or SAT.

But it matters which one you bring on test day, so pay attention as Megan schools you on clever calculator criteria.

Specifically she discusses the importance of:

• Avoid last minute choice making about which calculator to use
• Stay away from expensive calculators
• Make sure you choose a calculator you have experience using
• Make sure to use a calculator that you also use at school.

In addition, you might check out these two online resources about calculators for standardized testing:

• https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/taking-the-test/calculator-policy
• http://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/ACT-calculator-policy.pdf

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Got a little extra time this summer and looking for something interesting to do?

Gretchen recommends these two online assessments students can take to learn more about their brains and their career prospects.

• First, Mindprint Learning is an interesting assessment tool that gives students information their executive functions and how they each learn. This is NOT learning styles, but more evidence-based cognitive profiles.
• Second, You Science is an assessment tool that gives you more feedback about what kinds of careers students might be good at, including a lot of interesting information about what it’s like to do that kind of work.

If you’re looking for ways to engage students over the summer, you might try one or both of these! They certainly work well in tandem to boost many students’ motivation.

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