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Pennsylvania Literature Keystone Exam Preparation
Pennsylvania Literature Keystone Exam Preparation
What it is:
What it is:
The state of Pennsylvania requires adminstration of the Keystone Exams to assess proficiency in Literature, Algebra I, and Biology. School districts decide the best time to administer each exam for their students. The Literature exam consists of two modules, fiction and nonfiction, adminstered over the course of two days. Both modules contain a series of reading passsages with corresponding mutliple choice questions and short answer questions called constructed resposne questions. Mt. Lebanon administers the Literatrue Keystone in May of the sophomore year.
Best way to prepare:
Best way to prepare:
Read everyday.
Practice both multiple choice and constructed response questions on this former exams on the PA Department of Education.
Talk to your teachers about the types of questions you have missed consistently on Keystone-style quizzes.
Listen with engagement when your 10th grade teacher talks Keystone jargon. Apply yourself to the review for this high stakes test, which is built into your sophomore year English class.
Reach out to Mrs. Shine if you need or want more review: pshine@mtlsd.net.
SAT and ACT Preparation
SAT and ACT Preparation
What it is:
What it is:
The Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) and The America College Testing (ACT) are high stakes exams designed as universal measurements to assess the knowledge of students from multiple cities, states, and countries. One or both exams are often required for consideration for acceptance into college. You may elect to take one or both; check college requirements to strategize.
Best way to prepare:
Best way to prepare:
Read everyday.
Write everyday.
Deepen your vocabulary with rote memorization. Start here or use flash cards of your own making or finding.
Sign up to take the tests. If you choose to take one, do so twice as there is a statistical chance for improvement.
Engage in preparation activities provided by your junior level English teacher.
Be aware of the format of each test, which are leaning toward digital.
Practice, using the resources provided by College Board for SAT and ACT, Inc. for ACT.
Sign up for Lebo's community education class for SAT and/or ACT prep.
Reach out to Mrs. Shine if you need or want more review: pshine@mtlsd.net.
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