SAT prep services get into video games
September 10th, 2008 By BARBARA ORTUTAY , AP Technology Writer(AP) -- 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.
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thales - Sep 11, 2008
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About time. I've thought it would be a great idea to have an RPG style game for studying, where battles require the gamer to answer questions. Leveling up of course would be the reward for getting enough correct answers.- flag
