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SAT prep services get into video games

In an article I read today I learned that "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." I guess SAT scores are extremely low and test-prep companies are trying to come up with a way that students will want to study. "FutureU" is the name of a PC game that has been designed to help students in simple math, reading and writing. It sells for around $40, in mid-October Nintendo DS should be coming out with a version of the game coasting somewhere around $30.
In my opinion this is great......if it works. I see it like this...... Students won't really pay attention to the fact that they are indeed studying, but when it comes to the actual test you are using a number two pencil and paper. When the student is in a different atmosphere, it is likely that they won't get they same "high score" they can get when playing "FutureU." This will work for some students, but not all.
If your interested in reading the article I read please visit the fallowing link: SAT prep services get into video games

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MYM Janetbouncer