Testing Smart : AP Testing
It’s About More Than the Subject.
Our Customers’ Well Being is at the Center of Our Service.
We continue to focus on the safety of our team, families, and tutees, as our top priority. We closely observe CDC-recommended precautionary measures and offer the option to Virtual and In-Person sessions to keep our families and students safe and comfortable.
We require COVID-19 vaccines for all of our team members, and we maintain masking requirements for in-person tutoring sessions.
AP Tests are Not Just Tests.
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It’s an investment to get ahead in College.
AP tests are a great way for high school students to get a head start on college courses. Many colleges offer course credits for passing AP test scores, which can save students the time and money they would have spent on entry-level college courses. They also give students an idea of what college coursework is like, and will be ahead of the curve versus students who did not take AP courses.
AP Tests are Big for Students
But let’s start with the basics.
AP Exams are standardized exams designed to measure how well students master the content and skills of a specific AP course. Most AP courses have an end of year exam, but a few courses have different ways to assess what you’ve learned —for example, AP Art and Design students submit a portfolio of work for scoring.
How We Help Students Get Ready for AP Tests
Forget memorizing materials alone
Blockhead Tutoring Test Prep is not just about preparing for the test. It’s about learning and developing the skills needed to succeed in academics throughout a student’s entire academic career. We are a personalized resource to the teacher and provide the tools, methods, and added learning to help achieve the best scores possible.
Specialized AP Focus
Tutors that focus on a broad array of subjects.
When tutoring our students, we utilize the preferred AP test prep materials for each course, so our approach is current and aligned to the students' needs. With practice and guidance from our tutors, students will know what to expect and be able to successfully navigate their AP Tests in May. We currently offer the following courses, and have the resources to offer several more subjects:
AP English
AP US History
AP Chemistry
AP Music
AP Calculus
AP Physics
AP Statistics
Tools and Strategies that Go Beyond Test Taking.
Memorizing helps now, but tools last a lifetime.
Test taking is about more than simply memorizing subjects. We provide students with the study skills and tools to succeed in every other aspect of education - from testing to post-secondary studies.
Our Company and Tutors was founded on individualized learning methods.
We work with Chicagoland students and families.
We primarily serve Chicago’s North Shore Community, and work closely with schools in the district. Our mission is to pair students with the best tutor for their individual learning style and academic needs in a welcoming and private environment. Blockhead tutors understand that each learner requires a unique set of tools, coaching, and planning to maximize their academic potential. Our motto is “tutor the person, not the subject.” We maintain a strict level of anonymity when it comes to our students and families’ learning and progress, so all that shines is the student’s progress.