SAT & GRE

What is SAT?

SAT stands for Scholastic Assessment Test. It's a standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States. It's designed to measure a student's readiness for college by assessing their skills in reading, writing, and math.  

Key points about the SAT:

• Purpose: To evaluate a student's academic aptitude and readiness for college.  

• Sections: Reading, Writing and Language, and Math.

• Scoring: Each section is scored out of 800, making the total possible score 1600

• Week 1-4: Reading Comprehension

• Focus: Building critical reading skills, analyzing text, and understanding different types of questions.

• Vocabulary Building: Introduce SAT vocabulary words and their usage in context.

Passage Analysis: Practice analyzing passages from various genres (e.g., science, history, literature).

• Question Types: Discuss different types of reading comprehension questions (e.g., inference, main idea, detail).

• Strategies: Teach strategies for identifying the main idea, making inferences, and answering questions efficiently.

Week 5-8: Writing and Language

Focus: Improving grammar, usage, and sentence structure.

• Grammar Rules: Review fundamental grammar rules (e.g., subject-verb agreement, pronoun usage, punctuation).

• Sentence Structure: Practice improving sentence clarity and conciseness.

• Rhetorical Devices: Understand the use of rhetorical devices and how they enhance writing.

• Essay Writing: Practice writing essays on various topics, focusing on organization, coherence, and supporting evidence.

Week 9-12: Math

Focus: Strengthening math skills in algebra, geometry, and data analysis.

• Algebra Review: Cover essential algebra topics (e.g., equations, inequalities, functions).

• Geometry Concepts: Review key geometry concepts (e.g., angles, triangles, circles).

• Data Analysis: Practice interpreting data, calculating statistics, and solving problems involving probability.

• Problem-Solving Strategies: Teach strategies for approaching math problems systematically and efficiently.

Week 13-16: Practice Tests and Review

Focus: Simulating the SAT experience and addressing weaknesses.

• Full-Length Practice Tests: Administer full-length practice tests to assess students' performance.

• Error Analysis: Analyze students' mistakes and provide targeted feedback.

• Review Key Concepts: Reinforce key concepts from each section.

• Time Management: Practice effective time management strategies for the SAT.

Additional Tips:

• Personalized Support: Offer individual or small group tutoring for students who need extra help.

• Motivational Strategies: Use positive reinforcement and celebrate students' achievements.

• Test-Taking Strategies: Teach general test-taking strategies, such as guessing intelligently and pacing oneself.

• Online Resources: Utilize online SAT prep resources and practice tests.