SAT prep services get into video games

by JeffHuang | September 10, 2008 at 03:47 pm

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This is a pretty smart idea, combining video games and studying. I think kids and parents will find this welcoming as they turn studying into a game which will boost up SAT scores in my opinion.
This could also be a negative by making it easier for kids to disguise their gaming time.
Kid: (Just about to take out Bowser in the New Super Mario for DS)
Mom: HEY stop playing with your DS and get back to work.
Kid: I'm just studying for my SAT.

Now I just hope they would make a game for the GRE, then I'll be 110% behind this.

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.

Aspyr Media Inc.'s "futureU" PC game, designed with Kaplan Inc. to help students study for the SATs using simple math, reading and writing games, is now selling for $40. A portable version for the handheld Nintendo DS is expected to be available in mid-October for $30 and a downloadable version is also in the works.

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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Paschen

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at 23:10 on September 10th, 2008

JeffHuang, I like this story. It's good stuff.

♥DSLiteGirL_478♥

at 03:40 on September 11th, 2008

brilliant idea you have here.. thanks and more power to your site.

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françoise_b

at 05:33 on September 11th, 2008

Hi, it's nice to be here & share more

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daibosatsu

at 06:56 on September 11th, 2008

That kid was obsessed with video games until I ruined him in Wiisports.

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nicandres

at 07:25 on September 11th, 2008

Before Crossword DS I played the Brain Age game. I can count change like it's no one's business!

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natebeaty

at 10:22 on September 11th, 2008

Korg DS-10 is a fun way to learn about synthesizers, right?

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AlwaysSecondBest

at 11:51 on September 11th, 2008

genius idea, my kids are quite young (5 and 8) but love playing on the ds, if there were games to help them improve in there sat's and other tests i would definately be up for getting it.

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Severin

at 12:36 on September 11th, 2008

We d'ont know SAT in France , but i think teaching software are a really good idea :)

and for those who would ask why it's written Nolife on my Nintendo DS -> it's the logo of a french TV channel focused on Otaku culture (vidéo games, japanese culture, J music etc....)

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