Are you a parent or guardian of a student between Pre-K and 4th grade, and are you interested in enrolling them in a select school? If so, they could could use some help from an ECAA class provided by Varsity Tutors. The ECAA, an abbreviation of the Early Childhood Admission Assessment, measures a student's skills to determine admission to a specific school. Reach out to a representative to learn more about how an ECAA course can assist your student.
The ECAA is administered to students between Pre-K to 4th grade, in the New York City metropolitan area. It's given to students individually or in small groups, depending on their ages. The exam assesses their general academic knowledge, as well as special skills. While the test doesn't predict future school success, it can produce vital information about a student's present academic development level. Below is a sample of what kinds of concepts students in the Pre-K to 1st-grade levels would be assessed on during the ECAA:
ECAA Sections for PreK-1st Grade Students
- Verbal
- Vocabulary
- Similarities
- Information
- Comprehension
- Nonverbal
- Block Design
- Matrix Reasoning
- Bug Search
- Picture Concepts
An ECAA prep course tutor can help your student with anything they're having trouble with. Does your student struggle with vocabulary words? In an ECAA prep class, an instructor can help your student try to understand them better with flash cards, word games, and puzzles. The ECAA for Pre-K to 1st-grade students covers non-verbal sections, like bug search and picture concepts. An ECAA course tutor can assist your student with these areas by using workbooks or worksheets for practice. Our ECAA prep courses will give your student one-on-one attention. Asking or answering questions in front of other people can be intimidating, especially for those who are entering school for the first time in their lives. Engaging in private lessons with ECAA class tutors can be beneficial for students because the tutors can assist with building confidence.
If your student's a bit older, between the 3rd and 4th grades, the reading comprehension section on their exam would cover topics like these:
ECAA Grade 3 and 4 Reading Comprehension Section
- Vocabulary in Context - using clues in a reading passage to understand a word or phrase
- Explicit Information - understand the main idea of a passage and answer questions about details
- Inference - using information provided by a passage to draw a conclusion, summarize, and understand the motives or behaviors of characters
- Analysis - Make predictions or connect information from various parts of a passage
In our ECAA prep classes, a tutor can help your student understand the above topics in ways that align with their learning style. For example, if your student learns better by hearing something, a tutor can assist them with a subject like analysis by reading a passage from a book or article. If they feel anxious about taking the ECAA, a tutor can try to help them calm down by teaching them relaxation techniques.
Many students are busy with activities like sports and music classes, and they have little time for private academic help. Unlike typical tutoring sessions, our ECAA classes offer a flexible schedule so that your student can partake in lessons and enjoy their extracurricular activities without them conflicting with each other. We also offer a Live Learning Platform, so your student can meet with a tutor from the comfort of home through a computer or other mobile device. Begin helping your student reach for their educational goals by contacting Varsity Tutors today. Educational Directors are standing by eagerly waiting to assist you with signing up your student for one of our ECAA courses.
Heather: ECAA course instructor
...for knowledge and learning that has evolved into a desire to help students achieve academic success. I place a high value on education, which has led me to seek a career in teaching and tutoring. I am currently a substitute teacher for Clark County School District, predominately working with grades K-8. I have experience tutoring with two different institutions, as well as on a private basis. I am a graduate of the University of Nevada...
Education & Certification
- University of Nevada- Las Vegas - Bachelors, Psychology
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Masters, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Subject Expertise
- ECAA
- High School Writing
- ERB CTP
- High School Geography
- +177 subjects
Sam: ECAA course instructor
...the mathematics field on a professional level for the past seven years. After college, where I obtained my bachelor's degree in English and Creative Writing in order to gain a new, fresh perspective on liberal arts culture and the humanities, I realized my academic focus was better suited for the study and education associated with math. I've loved math ever since grade school, and I found myself actually looking forward to coming home and doing...
Education & Certification
- SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelors, English
- CUNY Queens College - Current Grad Student, Mathematics Education
Subject Expertise
- ECAA
- CAHSEE English
- Introduction to Poetry
- COMPASS Reading
- +152 subjects
Hannah: ECAA course instructor
I believe that everyone can learn just in different ways. It is the extra mile that counts when it comes to teaching. It is important as a teacher to understand that every person learns in a different way and that it is important to adapt and modify instruction to best fit each individual
Education & Certification
- Texas AM Corpus Christi - Bachelor of Education, Special Education
- Lamar University - Master of Science, Mental Health Counseling
Subject Expertise
- ECAA
- COMPASS Writing Skills
- ISEE-Lower Level Verbal Reasoning
- DAT Reading Comprehension
- +159 subjects
Alexis: ECAA course instructor
...The University of Michigan and am currently a candidate for a Master in Public Policy degree from Rutgers University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with a focus on International Security and Norms, English Language and Literature, and Spanish. Since graduation, I got married, moved from my hometown in Michigan to a new home in New Jersey, and started tutoring and nannying students full-time while also attending graduate school full-time. I primarily...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies, English and Spanish
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Master of Public Policy, Public Policy-Budgeting and Economics
Subject Expertise
- ECAA
- Social Studies
- Summer
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +58 subjects
Peter: ECAA course instructor
...The Ohio State University in English Education and earned a B.S. in journalism from Syracuse University. I've taught 7th and 8th grade English for the past two years at Noble Academy, a charter school in Columbus. All of my classes have demonstrated positive growth over the course of a year. I also run a college prep clinic for students from Somali backgrounds and have done so for the past four years. I started in education...
Education & Certification
- Syracuse University - Bachelor of Science, Journalism
- Ohio State - Masters in Education, English Education
Subject Expertise
- ECAA
- Middle School Writing
- Business Ethics
- GED Math
- +253 subjects
Katey: ECAA course instructor
...Education (M.Ed.) degrees, these include, English, Social Sciences, Science, Mathematics and Special Education (all exceptionalities). As well, I have a B.A. in Communication, a Minor in Psychology and Minor in Sociology. All of which I earned from George Mason University. In my 15 years as an educator I have taught and tutored over 399 subject areas, online as well as in-person with pupils of all ages. I have piloted programs implementing technology, and those designed...
Education & Certification
- George Mason University - Bachelor in Arts, Business Communications
- George Mason University - Masters in Education, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Subject Expertise
- ECAA
- Spelling Bee
- High School Accounting
- ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra
- +398 subjects
Andrew: ECAA course instructor
...an English teacher for the past five years and I love it because of the feedback I receive from my students and the success they achieve with help from me. As a tutor with years of experience, I understand that every student is different and thats why I tailor my lessons to fit the individuals particular learning style. Ive also taken an uncountable number of tests and exams myself, ranging from TOEFL to SAT to...
Education & Certification
- George Washington University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- ECAA
- High School English
- CLEP Financial Accounting
- World History
- +48 subjects
John: ECAA course instructor
...who is passionate about empowering students through the process of learning. I believe in instilling students with problem solving skills to enhance their educational endeavors for a lifetime. I believe in utilizing strategies of learning from my backgrounds in Communication Studies, Women's Studies Gender Studies, and Social Work. I believe in the potential for any student to achieve an A in every course and in every assignment. More so than a grade, my goal is...
Education & Certification
- Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
- Loyola University-Chicago - Master of Social Work, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- ECAA
- Study Skills and Organization
- MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
- CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature
- +455 subjects
Landon: ECAA course instructor
...to feel inadequate in the classroom. I grew up in a high-performing school district where many of my peers were able to excel without putting forth any effort. Meanwhile, I was spending countless hours reading, drilling flash cards, and reworking problems without receiving the same results. School just never came naturally for me, and I often felt incompetent, unmotivated and embarrassed to ask for help. Thankfully, I had wonderful teachers, mentors, and tutors along the...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Public Relations and Government
Subject Expertise
- ECAA
- ACT Science
- ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills
- Spanish 1
- +166 subjects
Sosna: ECAA course instructor
...(pronounced Sauce-Nuh). I am a Biological Sciences major and Business minor studying at Cornell University. I am certainly looking forward to using my learned skills to help other students. I have taken and continue to take coursework from a variety of studies ranging from Mathematics to Literature, from Sociology to the Sciences. I am cognizant and open to many types of learning styles and I hope to utilize them when sharing my knowledge with future...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Current Undergrad Student, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- ECAA
- COMPASS Writing Skills
- Middle School
- STAAR Grades 3-8
- +237 subjects