Reading Lab (Schedule)
All IU East students are encouraged to use the Reading Lab located in Springwood Hall 202F. All Reading Lab services are free to students and are designed to help them succeed academically and gain confidence in reading.
At the Reading Lab, students can:
- Work one-on-one with a tutor
- Learn comprehension strategies and how to apply them to college textbook reading
- Develop an individualized reading improvement plan
- Improve vocabulary, study skills, and critical-thinking skills
- Become aware of reading strengths and weaknesses
- Develop confidence in reading
Reading Assistance
- For individualized reading assistance, call Lee Ann Adams, Reading Specialist, 765-973-8359.
- For Reading Lab assistance, call Eleni Siatra, Reading Lab Coordinator, 765-973-8575.
Praxis I Preparation
Education majors can take a simulated Praxis I, PPST (Pre-professional Skills Test) before they take the actual test which will give them an experience closely related to the PPST test and help them feel more comfortable when they take the actual test. Approximate times for completion of the simulated tests are as follows:
- reading—50 minutes
- math—50 minutes
- writing— 80 minutes.
Students do not have to take the whole test at one time; they may take any or all parts separately.
Students who want to prepare for the Praxis I may attend a series of workshops—one each in reading, writing, and math. Each workshop includes:
- an overview of the test
- test taking tips and techniques
- a brief content review and sample questions
In addition, Tutorial Services offers one-on-one tutoring for students who wish to build their skills in reading, writing and/or math. Students may contact Eleni Siatra at 973-8575 or esiatra@indiana.edu for reading or writing or Neena Wilson at 973-8368 or neewilso@indiana.edu for math.
