Thursday, May 6, 2010

LIBRARY CHALLENGE #8 - LEARNING EXPRESS

It seemed quite easy to sign up for Learning Express. There were so many tests available! I chose The 4th Grade Reading Test (just checking what my grandson's tests would be like -- or maybe it was to get a good score). Either way it was a detailed description of how to make a pinata and had 8 questions following. I like that you can skip and answer the question later. The scoring was quick and you were able to see the correct answers to missed questions. I also quickly looked at a college government test and answered a couple questions. Probably should have stuck with a 4th grade level!

In the ebook list I picked two books: "Think you know your vocabulary" and "501 Grammar and writing questions". Both were in large enough type to read and looked interesting. I do miss the feel of a book in hand as opposed to on screen, but then that may be an "age" thing.

These two resources would benefit a large population in any city. The variety of tests and the easiness to access is a big plus. We have been recommending this resource to HS and college students. I think once parents know about the lower level exams, they would use them as helps to their children.

Great resource.

1 comment:

Jane Heitman Healy said...

Thanks for your comments, Running. We think Learning Express is for anyone wanting to improve themselves! Keep telling people about it. :)