sat prep grade 11 ms. amorin. what does sat stand for? originally it was known as the “scholastic...
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SAT PREP
GRADE 11
MS. AMORIN
WHAT DOES SAT STAND FOR?Originally it was known as the
“Scholastic Aptitude Test”
It is currently known as the “Scholastic Assessment Test”
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE SAT?
The SAT is a standardized paper-and-pencil test administered by the College Board that measures critical thinking skills. It tests your ability to analyze and solve problems in math, critical reading, and writing.
It is also a requirement for most universities which can determine whether or not a student is admitted into that particular school (aside from academic transcript and activities)
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS CLASS, SAT PREP?
To either improve or get a very good score on the SAT!!!!!
PRACTICE!!!! Practice a variety of exercises that will be on the SAT
Learn different strategies to help one do well on the exam
WHAT WILL STUDENTS LEARN IN THIS CLASS?
The different parts of the SAT
The point/ grade layout of the exam
How students will be scored
Strategies that will help students do better on the exam
New vocabulary words (and vocabulary strategies) that are likely to be seen on the SAT
Time management
All these skills are learned by paying attention, applying what is being taught, and practicing!
Critical Reading- Reading comprehension
- Sentence completion
Writing - Identifying sentence errors (grammar)
- Improving sentences- Improving paragraphs
- Expository essay* Experimental
# of quest. = 48
# of quest. = 19
# of quest. = 18
# of quest. = 25
# of quest. = 6
WHAT IS ON THE SAT? (LANGUAGE ARTS*)
The entire SAT takes 3 hours and 45 mins. to complete
The Language Arts section takes 2 hours and 35 minutes:
-Two 25 min. sections
(sentence completion)
-One 20 min. section
(reading comprehension)
-One 25 min. section
(identifying sentence errors)
-One 10 min. section
(improving sentences)
-One 25 min. expository essay
-One 25 min. experimental section (unknown)
HOW LONG IS THE SAT?
SCORINGThe highest possible score on the SAT
is2400Three sections: Math, Reading,
Writing800 points eachGood “average” national score= 1500-1600
SCORING….
Each question = 1 point
One wrong question = .25 points
Blank/ no answer to question = 0 points
THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO REGISTER FOR THE SAT:
Register at Collegeboard.com
Call 1-866-756-7346
How much does it COST to take the SAT?
$51.00
The “College Board” is the group who constructs the SAT
We will be learning strategies from the College board prep text
We will be practicing exercises from both College Board and Princeton Review
FREE practice tests are available on the collegeboard.com website
SAT question of the day-: Collegeboard.com (math & language arts)
Class Materials- SAT Prep
BINDER!!!!!!!!Lined PaperDividersPencil / PenHighlighter
Class RULES*- When students are absent, they have two days for each
day they are absent to make up the work (district policy).
- Students are to check make-up bin for work when they are absent. Students are not excused from assignments when they are absent.
- Homework board always has assignments and their due date. Students are recommended to write HW in planner.
- It is expected that students are respectful to both their teachers and peers. Be mindful of others who may have different opinions and beliefs. As the saying goes, “Treat others how you would like to be treated!”
GRADING
Math and Language Arts will be averaged together 50% + 50%= 100%
Grades consist of:
Minor assessments (12-20) < 30% of grade >
- Vocab. Quizzes
- Strategies quizzes
- Practice assessments (content)
- “Do Now” assessments
Major Assessments (2-3) < 20% of grade >
- Notebook check
- Class strategies TEST
- Vocab. TEST
E- BOARDCheck the class’s “E-Board” for class
assignments, projects, homework, notes, power points, important dates (calendar), etc…
Go to:- CHS website- E-board Tab- Teacher E-board- Find teacher’s name- Click - Find tab for specific class- see different “notes”- *Class PASSWORD= colonia
Upcoming Test Dates: 2012-2013
October 5th 2012
November 3rd 2012
GOALS for SAT Prep
Get a great score!!!
GOOD LUCK on the SAT!!!!
Fortune Favors the Bold
-Colonia High School Motto