SATPrep

=SAT Prep (period 3)=

Course number: **0196** SAT Preparation (.25 credit)

//**Description:**//
This course is designed to prepare students to know and understand the SAT //**content**//, and how student understanding of the content may be assessed, to know and understand the //**mechanics and procedures**// of the SAT, and to know and understand student //**personal strengths and challenges**//. The class is primarily self-directed, making use of practice tests and tutorials created by the College Board. Students will receive a logon to the College Board's Official SAT Online Course that will remain valid for two years.

SAT Online Course link: []

//Grading policy:// Complete the weekly assignments, finish three full-length practice SAT tests and respond to the discussion questions on the wiki in order to earn an A. This class does not require that you score well on the SAT, but rather that you use your time effectively to master the reading and test-taking strategies that are the focus of this class. Grades will be updated weekly in Home Access Center.

//Assignments://

 * Week of October 25-29: Introduction to the SAT**
 * 1) Sign in or create a new account with collegeboard.com
 * 2) Register for the Official SAT Online Course (collegeboard.com/satonlinecourseschool)
 * 3) Lesson: Introduction to the SAT
 * 4) Complete an SAT practice test (in class and homework)
 * 5) //**Reflection:**// In a short paragraph, describe the SAT, and what you can expect (how is the test organized, what content areas are tested, how long is it, how is it graded, etc.). Identify some areas in which you might need to strengthen your understanding or skills.


 * Week of November 1-5: Critical Reading**
 * 1) Note: November 2 (Election Day)=school holiday
 * 2) Read Lesson 4 "About the Critical Reading Section" in the online course
 * 3) Read Lesson 5 "Sentence Completion"
 * 4) Lesson: Sentence Completion
 * 5) Read Lesson 6 "Passage-based Reading"
 * 6) Lesson: Passage-Based Reading
 * 7) Complete at least one quiz in passage-based reading and one in sentence completion
 * 8) //**Reflection:**// What approaches to sentence completion questions and paragraph-based reading questions were suggested in the lessons this week?


 * Week of November 8-12: Critical Reading**
 * 1) Note: November 11 (Veteran's Day)=school holiday
 * 2) Lesson: Vocabulary in Context and Literal Comprehension
 * 3) Lesson: Extended Reasoning Questions
 * 4) Complete at least one quiz in vocabulary in context and one in literal comprehension
 * 5) **//Reflection://** Which lessons in the critical reading section (weeks of November 1-5 and November 8-12) were most difficult for you and why? Which lessons were easy? What new approaches will you use on your next practice SAT test?


 * Week of November 15-19: Writing**
 * 1) Read Lesson 7 "About the Writing Section" in the online course
 * 2) Read Lesson 9: "Identifying Sentence Errors"
 * 3) Lesson: Identifying Sentence Errors
 * 4) Read Lesson 10 "Improving Sentences"
 * 5) Lesson: Improving Sentences
 * 6) Complete at least one quiz in identifying sentence errors and one in improving sentences
 * 7) //**Reflection**//: What are characteristics of effective writing? In what ways does your writing reflect these characteristics?

Week of November 29-December 3: Writing

 * 1) Read Lesson 11 "Improving Paragraphs"
 * 2) Lesson: Improving Paragraphs
 * 3) Read Lesson 8 "The Essay"
 * 4) Lesson: The Essay
 * 5) Complete at least one quiz in improving sentences and one in improving paragraphs
 * 6) Begin Practice SAT Test # 6 (homework)
 * 7) //**Reflection**//: How does the SAT Scoring Guide describe an essay that demonstrates //clear and consistent mastery// (i.e. a score of 6)? Which of these elements of mastery will prove most challenging for you and how can you use the writing lessons from SAT Prep class to help you develop your writing skills?

Week of December 6-10: Mathematics

 * 1) Read Lesson 12 "About the Mathematics Section" in the online course
 * 2) Lesson: Number and Operations
 * 3) Lesson: Algebra and Functions
 * 4) Complete at least one quiz in number and operations and one in algebra and functions
 * 5) Complete SAT Test #6 (homework) and enter responses online
 * 6) //**Reflection**//: How does the SAT score multiple choice questions? Under what conditions does it help you to make educated guesses in answering multiple choice questions on the SAT?

Week of December 13-17: Mathematics:

 * 1) Note: Mrs. Rigby visits class December 14 to discuss PSAT results. As a result, Monday will be a lesson at tables (no computer time.)
 * 2) Read Lesson 17 "Geometry and Measurement Review"
 * 3) Lesson: Geometry and Measurement
 * 4) Read Lesson 18 "Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability Review"
 * 5) Lesson: Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability
 * 6) Complete at least one quiz in geometry and measurement and one in data analysis, statistics and probability
 * 7) //**Reflection**//: How can solving math problems in multiple ways and substituting numbers in math problems help you in answering multiple choice questions?

Week of January 3-7: How to answer questions on the SAT

 * 1) Read Lesson 13 "Multiple-Choice Questions"
 * 2) Read Lesson 14: "Student-Produced Response Questions"
 * 3) Lesson: Wrap-Up
 * 4) Complete any missing quizzes to ensure you've completed at least one in every section
 * 5) Sign up for SAT Question of the Day
 * 6) Use study calendar to develop personal SAT study plan
 * 7) Begin SAT Practice Test (Choose any of the full-length practice tests and enter your scores online. Complete this as your final exam for this class.)