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Join Mrs. Casey's SAT Prep Course to enhance your critical thinking and problem-solving skills. With over 2 million students taking the SAT annually, it's crucial to understand its format and scoring system. This course covers the eight question types, including Critical Reading, Writing, and Mathematics, providing strategies to score well. Learn effective reading techniques, improve vocabulary, and strengthen your writing skills. Regular practice and a positive mindset are vital for success. Invest in yourself and pave your way to college readiness!
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SAT Prep Course Mrs. Casey
What is the SAT? • Are you going to college? • 2 million students take the SAT • Measure of critical thinking skills • Assesses how well you apply what you have learned to analyze and solve problems, like you will do in college.
What does it look like? • Eight types of questions. • Critical Reading: 67 questions/70 mins. • Writing: 49+essay/60 mins. • Mathematics: 54 questions/70 mins.
Scoring • Multiple Choice Questions: receive one point for each correct answer. For every missed question, minus ¼ point. Unanswered questions aren’t calculated. • Math questions: Nothing is subtracted for wrong answers. • Essay: You will receive a score of 2 to 12. A blank or illegible essay will receive zero. • Total score will be between 200 to 800 for each section.
How to Rock the SAT • There’s no substitute for Studying. • Like studying for an exam • Learn to read effectively • Improve vocabulary • Increase problem-solving abilities • Strengthen writing skills Practice!!!! And practice!!!
In this class, we will… • Learn the directions for all eight types of questions. • Learn approaches for each type. • Practice! • Read and think carefully. • Learn how to guess. • Be positive! • Stay focused…invest in yourself.