Teen Kids News (Episode 1442)
This episode of "Teen Kids News" focuses on significant changes in the SAT, introduced in March 2016, which include the removal of obscure vocabulary testing, reduction of answer choices from five to four, optional writing section, and the elimination of the guessing penalty. Insights from Rob Franek from The Princeton Review underline these developments as beneficial adjustments in standardized testing. The video also highlights the educational value of aquariums through the transformation of the National Aquarium in Baltimore into the Blacktip Reef exhibit, promoting marine conservation. The episode further explores effective study lighting techniques and offers unique 'Flag Facts' about the state of Maine. These segments are tailored to align with school curricula, offering insights into standardized tests, environmental conservation, and effective study habits. Part of the "Teen Kids News" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 21 minutes 50 seconds
- Topic: Education, Home and Family, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Science
- Subtopic: Colleges/Universities, Conservation, Cooking, Educational Psychology, General Education, Literacy, Marine Life, Mathematics, Study Skills
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2016
- Producer/Distributor: Eye Witness Kids News, LLC
- Series: Teen Kids News
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