COLLEGEPREPGENIUS
CLASS NOTES OUTLINE
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SAT CLASS OUTLINE
* Watch “Before you get started” video on eCourse to fill in the acronym:
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T*If you are taking a live boot camp class, then fill in this info when you go back over the eCourse. Videos available after class.
Please use this as a guideline for note taking while following along. Students won’t be able to fill in all of the information the first time so as you go back over the eCourse, fill in the missing notes.
Keep your notes open while practicing with the test questions on the eCourse.
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Introduction
O.S.S.G. Texbook pg. 13
What is the SAT? Texbook pg. 21
What is the purpose of the SAT? Texbook pg. 22-23
SAT Design Texbook pg. 25
Time Management Texbook pg. 26
Why a redesigned SAT?
Introduction (eCourse Lesson 1)
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SAT Structure Texbook pg. 27
• Reading-• Math-• Writing and Language-• Essay-
Answering the Test Texbook pg. 28
Transferring Answers:
1. Reading2. Math3. Writing
Scoring of the SAT Texbook pg. 30
SAT Facts
The ACT Texbook pg. 34
SAT vs. ACT Texbook pg. 35
SAT vs. PSAT Texbook pg. 38
PSAT Facts
More College InfoThree aspects of college life
1. 2. 3.
Do the funny money quiz on workbook page 7.
Introduction (eCourse Lesson 1)
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Benefits of a High-Test ScoreCollege Expense Checklist
ABC/Journal for Success Texbook pg. 52-54
ABC
How to Practice (video on eCourse)
Earn $500 an Hour for College
13 Myths About the SAT Take notes on workbook page 8.
Plan for Success
Five P’s of Success Texbook pg. 48
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Introduction (eCourse Lesson 1)
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The Long Passage
Steps to Success Texbook pg. 74
Overview of Reading Texbook pg. 75
Know the Lingo
Five Types of Questions Texbook pg. 75
U –
C –
COE –
CH –
P –
Passage-Based Reading
Recurring Patterns and Strategies Texbook pg. 76
The Reading Section
(eCourse Lesson 2)
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Overall Strategy for Success Texbook pg. 76
Overly Opinionated/Wrong Answer Patterns
S.
O.
N.
Tone and Context Texbook pg. 77
Similar Meaning Answers Texbook pg. 79
Could be Answers Texbook pg. 79
The Reading Section
(eCourse Lesson 2)
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Good News!
Line Citation Question Texbook pg. 80
First Words Texbook pg. 81
Coated Wrong Answers Texbook pg. 82
C.O.A.T.
Eliminate Wrong Answers First
Line Citation Acronym Texbook pg. 86
C.I.T.A.T.I.O.N.
The Reading Section
(eCourse Lesson 2)
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Vocabulary Use Question Texbook pg. 87
Key Elements: Texbook pg. 87-89
Reverse words
Commas, colons and semi-colons
Cause and effect words
U.
S.
E.
Overall Passage Question Texbook pg. 89-91
The trap
Passage tone clues
Four essential reading sections
P.A.S.S.A.G.E.
The Reading Section
(eCourse Lesson 2)
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Command of Evidence Question Texbook pg. 92-93
C.
O.
M.
M.
A.
N.
D.
Five Questions Recap in OrderU –
C –
COE –
CH –
P –
Work long passage questions on workbook pages 11-13.
The Reading Section
(eCourse Lesson 2)
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Passage With a Chart/Graph
Chart Analysis Question Texbook pg. 94-96
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Five Questions Recap in OrderU –
C –
COE –
CH –
P –
Work the passage with a chart questions on pages 15-18.
Long Passage with a Chart
(eCourse Lesson 3)
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Dual Passage
General Rule Texbook pg. 96
Dual Passage Strategies Texbook pg. 97
Dual Passage Tricks Texbook pg. 98
Trap #1
Trap #2
Dual Passage Example
Dual Passage (eCourse
Lesson 4)
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Questions Recap in Order Texbook pg. 97
U –
C –
COE –
CH –
P1 –
P2 –
PP –
Texbook pg. 98
D.U.A.L.
Work dual passage questions on pages 19-23.
Dual Passage (eCourse
Lesson 4)
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Multiple-Choice
Steps to Math Success Texbook pg. 107-09
Math Overview
Calculators
Easy Math-Logical Answer Texbook pg. 110
Think Logically
Circle Key Parts Texbook pg. 111
New Diagrams Texbook pg. 112-13
Diagrams Info
Pull the Math Out Texbook pg. 175
Substitute Texbook pg. 118-19
Tricks
1. Multiplication tricks to remember2. Addition tricks to remember
Math Section (eCourse
Lesson 5)
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Choose/Test from “C” Texbook pg. 119
Cancel First Texbook pg. 122
Last Digits Texbook pg. 124
Function Junctions Texbook pg. 176
SOHCAHTOA Texbook pg. 176-77
Scatter Plot Thickens Texbook pg. 178-80
Math Section (eCourse
Lesson 5)
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Hidden Patterns Exposed Texbook pg. 126
1. 2. 3.
Geometry Tips and Strategies Texbook pg. 129-43
1. Geometry Formulas2. Angle and Line Rhymes
A.
B.
C.
Story/Word Problems Texbook pg. 144
Eliminate Don’t Separate Texbook pg. 147
(LAW OF AVERAGES) M, M & M Texbook pg. 147-49
M. M. M.
E. O. E.
A. D. D.
N. E. I.
A.
N.
Math Section (eCourse
Lesson 5)
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Roman Numeral Type Questions
Texbook pg. 151
R.
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M.
A.
N.
$100 Dollar Store Texbook pg. 180
Top Heavy vs. Bottom Heavy Texbook pg. 157
T.R.L.T.R. (The Road Less Traveled Rule)
Texbook pg. 159
Math Section (eCourse
Lesson 5)
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Math Process Texbook pg. 181
1.
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A. A.
S. T.
Y. H.
Work math multiple choice problems in workbook pages 30-37.
Math Section (eCourse
Lesson 5)
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Student-Response
Grid-in Box Texbook pg. 161-62
1. Watch the symbols2. Grid in correctly
Think Small Logic Texbook pg. 163
Scary Scenario Texbook pg. 163
Simplify and Try Texbook pg. 164
P.A.R.C. rule Texbook pg. 164
Table Talk Texbook pg. 165
Work Backwards Texbook pg. 166
P.A.W.Law Texbook pg. 167
R.T.D. Texbook pg. 159
Math Student-
Response (eCourse
Lesson 7)
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Take a Chance Texbook pg. 169-70
1. Last Chance Problems2. Independent Probability3. Dependent Probability
Texbook pg. 181
E.
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M.
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H.
Work the math student-response problems pages 43-49. (eCourse Lesson 8)
Math Student-
Response (eCourse
Lesson 7)
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Writing and Language
Steps to Success Texbook pg. 181
1. Writing Overview2. Important Facts
Grammar Rules and Patterns Texbook pg. 188
Strategies Texbook pg 188-92
1. Three shorts of being right
a.
b
c.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Writing and Language (eCourse
Lesson 9)
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Inside Answers Texbook pg. 194-201
I. A.
N. N.
S. S.
I. W.
D. E.
E. R.
S.
Best Restatement Steps Texbook pg. 201
1. 5.
2. 6.
3. 7.
4. 8.
Writing and Language (eCourse
Lesson 9)
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Texbook pg. 202
R.
E.
S.
T.
A.
T.
E.
Work the problems (part 1) on pages 53-57.
Writing and Language (eCourse
Lesson 9)
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More Writing and Language
Strategies Texbook pg. 202-03
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Texbook pg. 204
R.E.V.I.S.E.
Combining WritingWork the problems (part 1) on pages 59-62.
Three Questions Recap
1. G2. S3. A
Work the problems (part 2) on pages 63-65.
More Writing and Language/
Revision Type Questions (eCourse
Lesson 10)
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The Essay
Steps to SuccessOptionalChange Mind/Opt-inThe FormatEssay OverviewPassage Topics
GradingCriteria for Judges
Rubrics
1. Reading 2. Writing.3. Analysis
Page Length Counts
Texbook pg. 222
F.
F.
F.
The Essay (eCourse
Lesson 11)
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Prompt StyleZero Essay Score
Texbook pg. 222
1. 2.
3. 4.
H.O.T. P.O.W.E.R.F.U.L. P.A.P.E.R. Texbook pg. 225-26
B.
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C.
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Sounding Smart - Proven Template
1. 4.
2. 5.
3. 6.
Review essay paragraphs on workbook pages 68-69.
Essay Writing Process
The Essay (eCourse
Lesson 11)
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Proven Template Texbook pg. 238-40
H. P.O. A.T. P.
P. E.
O. R.W.E.R.
F.U.L.
Write essay #1 on workbook pages 71-77.
The Essay (eCourse
Lesson 11)
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Write essay # 2 on workbook pages 78-84.
Write essay #3 on workbook pages 85-90.
More Essays (eCourse
Lesson 12)
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Week Preceding Test Watch eCourse Video
Review Acronyms and write them here.
Testing Week