SAT Classes

If you’re planning to take SAT classes, here’s an outline of what they typically cover and how they can help you prepare effectively:

Sections: Reading, Writing and Language, and Math (with and without a calculator).

Scoring: Understanding the scoring system, including how each section is scored out of 800, with a total possible score of 1600.

Time Management: Tips on pacing for each section, since time is limited.

Passage Analysis: Strategies for quickly analyzing passages from literature, historical documents, social sciences, and natural sciences.

Question Types: Practice with different question types, like main idea, inference, and vocabulary in context.

Evidence-Based Answers: Training on finding evidence in the text to support answers.

Grammar and Punctuation: Review of grammar rules, punctuation, and sentence structure.

Effective Language Use: Improving clarity, style, and tone.

Editing Practice: Exercises in identifying and correcting errors in short passages.

Heart of Algebra: Focus on linear equations and inequalities.

Problem Solving and Data Analysis: Working with ratios, percentages, and analyzing graphs and tables.

Advanced Math: Topics like quadratic equations, functions, and geometry.

Calculator vs. No Calculator: Tips on which types of problems to solve without a calculator to save time.

Full-Length Practice Tests: Regular timed practice tests to simulate the real test environment.

Review Sessions: Analyzing mistakes to identify weak areas and improve them.

Test-Taking Techniques: Strategies like process of elimination, educated guessing, and pacing tips.

Understanding the Prompt: Learning how to analyze the provided passage and prompt.

Essay Structure: Structuring a clear and logical essay with an introduction, body, and conclusion.

Supporting Evidence: Using evidence from the passage to support points.

SAT classes often also provide study materials, including practice questions and sample tests, and personalized feedback.