Activities

This course is an overall review of the New 2016 Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). The following topics will be reviewed:
1. Reading and Writing
Reading
Writing and Language
2. Mathematics
3. Essay (optional)

Essay Writing has become optional, but it will be discussed in class, some colleges will request a sample essay. Vocabulary has become more practical and will be defined within the context of a passage on the exam. Vocabulary will be a part of the writing and language section. In the math portion, we will focus more on algebra, arithmetic, and geometry. The new SAT will contain chart analysis, current events, graphs and other information to be analyzed within the Verbal portion of the exam. Test taking techniques will also be discussed.

For a full, official look at the changes, you can visit the College Board’s resource site on the new SAT here: https://www.collegeboard.org/delivering-opportunity/sat/redesign. You can also see a few https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice/full-length-practice-tests.