“With SAT scores at their lowest level in years, two of the country's largest test-prep course providers are pairing with video game companies for the first time, to give students another way to practice for these oft-dreaded exams.
Princeton Review Inc. is also collaborating on a test-prep game, with France's Ubisoft Entertainment SA. Called "My SAT Coach" and available for the Nintendo DS, it is due to go on sale this month for $30. It includes timed drills and more than 2,000 practice questions, as well as two full tests.”
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“While there have been many computer-based learning and drill programs to prepare for standardized tests, this is the first time the test-prep giants are delving into video games for systems like the DS.”
Associated Press – Sept. 10, 2008 – by Barbara Ortutay
“Well, if books are too archaic for you, try My SAT Coach from Princeton Review. It’s preparation techniques are similar to those found in all those prep books.”
The Buffalo News –
Nov.19, 2008
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“Everything is covered in My SAT Coach, from math to verbal. There are timed drills and mini games with over 2,000 questions and two "diagnostic" exams. The scores are tracked and recommendations are even given to students about where they should concentrate their studies.”
Babble.com –
November 2008
– by Chris Ford
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