Overview of SAT testing:

The Evidence-Based Reading and Writing sections are 65 minutes of Reading with 52 questions, 35 minutes of Writing and Language with 44 questions. The Math section consists of a 25 minute no calculator section of 20 questions, and a 55 minute calculator section with 38 questions. (Dec 20, 2017).

What the SAT Measures:

The SAT^® is focused on the skills and knowledge at the heart of education. It measures:

ƒ What you learn in high school.

ƒ What you need to succeed in college and career training.

The same habits and choices that lead to success in school will help you get ready for the SAT. The best way to prepare for the test is to:

ƒTake challenging courses.

ƒ Prepare for tests and quizzes.

ƒ Ask and answer lots of questions.

*** Do your homework daily and on time. (Maximum assigned problems are 35 problems each school night; no more than 90 minuets should be spent on advanced math courses (math I covers 7th, 8th and 9th grades concepts), if the student is struggling at the beginning of the school year to complete assigned work on time, then attending a tutorial session is strongly recommend.

The target is to complete assigned H.W. in 45-55 minutes or less, which will be achieved by the end of the first semester for some students or before for others; results will vary depending on each student's ability and readiness. (Both parents/guardians support and student's eagerness to learn, acquire and apply new concepts/materials are very essential)

Furthermore, in order for the student to be successful in Math I, II, or III, the student should have the ability and desire to manage school work and extra curricular activities.

4 Ways to Balance Academics and Extracurricular Activities

A healthy balance of academics and extracurricular activities is key to a successful college experience. An imbalance causes poor performance in one area but can lead to stress and anxiety in both. Here are four tips in juggling academics with extracurriculars.

Academics Come First

While extracurricular activities are important, academics come first. Your first responsibility is getting those high grades and learning all you can from your classes – the primary reason for going to college is to take classes and do well in them! It is not enough to just do well on the tests; you must learn the material in order to be able to apply it after graduating from college.

Develop a Schedule

Plan out what needs to be done and when it needs to be finished. Prioritize your activities so you don’t leave anything important for last. When scheduling, be sure to schedule around your classes and be sure to leave plenty of studying time before scheduling extracurriculars.

Be Picky about Extracurricular Activities

Do not join every club or organization your campus offers – it will be a big drain on your time and chances are you won’t be interested in most of them. Choose wisely among those you are truly interested in and those that will help you on your way to success. It is best to pick no more than three or four activities and focus on them through obtaining leadership positions.

Take Breaks

While getting an A on an exam is a great goal, don’t overdo it. Too much studying especially for long periods of time is just as bad as too little. Study in segments of 45 minutes to an hour with a break of five to ten minutes. Take time to stretch and recharge with a snack. This helps you maintain concentration level and ensures maximum retention of material.

Following these pointers can make for a great college year but along with scheduling academics and

extracurriculars, don’t forget to make time for fun! (by Jaskamal Gill)