We offer test preparation workshops and tutoring for middle school and high school students. Whether you’re looking to place into the best high schools in Chicago or gearing up to head off to college, we’re here to help.
Find a test prep workshop that’s right for you below, or request a test prep tutor for more specialized attention.
Ultimate 8th Grade Test Prep (Selective Enrollment, HSPT & ISEE)
EE’s test prep workshops will help prepare 8th grade students for the Chicago Public Schools Selective Enrollment entrance exam. Our instructors have improved test scores for countless students and have gained extensive experience over their decade of test prep teaching and tutoring.
All workshop sessions include practice tests, strategy discussions, and a thorough review of required topics, including reading comprehension, mathematics, vocabulary, and language skills.
Visit this page to learn more about the application process for Chicago-area high schools.
Schedule:
Students register for either the Saturday or Tuesday class. If your child cannot attend his or her regular class in a given week, contact Educational Endeavors to find out if the student can attend on the alternative day as a makeup for that week. We will do our best to accommodate these requests.
What you get with your registration:
- Strategy packet with strategies specific to each of the tests your 8th grader may have to tackle, the “Ten Commandments” of test prep (fundamentals applicable to standardized tests in high school and beyond), and strategies tailored to each content area (math, reading, vocabulary, language & logic).
- Access to the EE practice question vault—1000’s of questions of all types, in various formats.
- Our helpful guide to all the best online resources.
- Eight sessions that each include practice sections, strategy review, and content review.
- Smaller is better! No more than 18 kids in any class. Period.
Schedule:
To be announced
Cost:
To be announced
Location:
Menomonee Club / Drucker Center
1535 N. Dayton St.
Chicago, IL 60642
Overview: Out test prep classes follow a simple agenda that will be repeated each of the 8 weeks. We will 1) start by discussing and/or reviewing strategies for the particular section we will be practicing that day, 2) take a timed practice test, and 3) go over as many questions as possible. Students will then grade their practice section and set study goals for the coming week.
It’s not magic. Learn strategies, practice, identify key concepts to review, and repeat! Having great teachers who not only know how to connect with the kids but also have lots of classroom experience is key for us. We don’t hire undergrads and just hand them an agenda. We use teachers with advance degrees and train them on the curriculum.
Session 1:
- Comparing the NWEA MAP test and the CPS selective enrollment exam: similarities and differences in content, format, rules, and strategies.
- The “Ten Commandments” of standardized tests: strategies that work for any exam.
- Selective Enrollment diagnostic test
Sessions 2-7:
- Overview of format, rules, and strategies for the entrance exam
- Vocabulary, language, and logic concepts & strategies.
- Math, reading, vocabulary, language, and logic practice sections.
Session 8:
- Q&A about previous test questions and topics.
- Strategy review.
- Summative assessment of all content areas and question types.
NWEA MAP Workshop
This workshop teaches content, strategies, and self-assessment tips to ensure students are confident in taking the NWEA MAP and reach their full potential on test day. This workshop covers test-taking strategies and subject-specific content needed for the NWEA MAP test, which counts for one-third of the Chicago Public Schools Selective Enrollment High School application score.
The course is geared toward 7th graders who attend CPS or charter schools and will take the MAP test in May/June to qualify for the Selective Enrollment exam in 8th grade. Private and Catholic school students are also welcome to register, but they will likely not take their qualifying MAP test until fall of their 8th grade year. We recommend non-CPS students take our Ultimate 8th Grade Test Prep Workshop to prepare for the fall MAP test dates as well as other high school admissions exams. Look here for more information about the application process for Chicago-area high schools.
Schedule:
Saturdays, March 2nd – May 4th, 2019
3:00 – 4:30pm
Tuesdays, March 5th – April 30th, 2019
4:30 – 6:00pm
Cost:
$375
Location:
Menomonee Club / Drucker Center
1535 N. Dayton St.
Chicago, IL 60642
Session 1
Content
- Rules & format of the MAP:
- approaching an adaptive, computerized test;
- not relying on a calculator;
- not going back to previous test items;
- using unlimited time
Strategies
- How to get the most out of this class:
- approach to practice tests
- self-assessment
- resources for extra practice
Practice
- Math & Reading
- diagnostic tests
Session 2
Content
- Math:
- decimals
- scientific notation
- square roots
- exponents
- percentages
- area & surface area
- Reading:
- Latin roots for vocab
- genre categories
Strategies
- The roadMAP to NWEA Success:
- 10 test-taking strategies that work
Practice
- Math & Reading
- practice #1
Session 3
Content
- Math:
- order of operations
- units of measure
- problem-solving with algebraic expressions
- Reading:
- poetic devices
- making inferences
Strategies
- Math strategy:
- find 4 ways to solve
- Reading strategies:
- scanning first?
- “kitchen” logic
Practice
- Math & Reading
- practice #2
Session 4
Content
- Math:
- fractions
- ratios
- averages
- probability
- trigonometry basics
- function notation
- Reading:
- author’s purpose
- drawing conclusions
Strategies
- Math strategy:
- is it reasonable?
- slow down!
- Reading strategies:
- active reading
- can you focus?
Practice
- Math & Reading
- practice #3
Session 5
Content
- Math:
- linear equations (point-slope and slope-intercept forms)
- circle geometry
- Reading:
- literary elements and devices
Strategies
- Math strategy:
- what did they ask?
- write it all down
- Reading strategies:
- exceptional words
- details & context
Practice
- Math & Reading
- practice #4
Session 6
Content
- Math:
- types of angles
- similar polygons
- arithmetic properties
- Reading:
- identifying organization, tone, and theme
Strategies
- Math strategy:
- close isn’t always best
- don’t click yet!
- Reading strategies:
- types of P.Ø.E.
- write your own answer
Practice
- Math & Reading
- practice #5
Session 7
Content
- Math:
- algebra review
- linear equations review
- Reading:
- working with informational texts
Strategies
- Reading strategies:
- don’t fall for distractors
- the topic doesn’t matter
Practice
- Math & Reading
- practice #6
Session 8
Content
- Q & A about previous test items and topics
Strategies
- Strategy review activity
Practice
- Math & Reading
- summative assessment
6th Grade Gifted (Academic Center) Workshop
Our Academic Center Test Prep class for 6th graders includes a pre- and post-workshop assessment as well as strategy discussions, practice sections, and review of core concepts at each session.
Schedule:
To be announced.
Cost:
To be announced.
Location:
Menomonee Club / Drucker Center
1535 N. Dayton St.
Chicago, IL 60642
SAT/ACT Test Prep for High School Students
Educational Endeavors SAT/ACT prep workshops include strategy discussion, content review, and the opportunity to take practice sections at every session. Students will customize their workshop based on which tests and content areas they need to focus on.
Sessions run in the fall and spring and include timed practice sections, strategy discussions, and a review of key concepts. Open to students in grades 10-12.
Also check out our College Success Seminar: college-bound students will benefit greatly from the executive functioning, writing, and self-advocacy skills taught in this course.
Schedule:
To be announced.
Cost:
To be announced.
Location:
Menomonee Club / Drucker Center
1535 N. Dayton St.
Chicago, IL 60642