Ace It! Intense Test Prep for ISEE, SSAT & More - Verbal & Reading (8 Sessions)
This is 1:1 test prep 8-Session course: End of Grade exam, NWEA / MAP Growth, Renaissance / Star, STAAR, SSAT / ISEE, HSPT, SHSAT, or language arts (verbal & reading) placement exam, to name a few.
Miss Linda C. McKinney, MBA
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(274)
Star Educator
Popular
What's included
8 live meetings
8 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework will be based on each session and will include uploaded worksheets and online assignments in Khan Academy.Assessment
At the end of the course, an assessment will be written identifying strengths and areas of improvement with recommendations on how to improve.Class Experience
OVERALL ======== This class is to help prepare a student to take entrance or placement exam for language arts - verbal reasoning and reading comprehension. I also offer another class to help prepare for the math portion of an exam, What is the SSAT ============ The SSAT is the Secondary School Admission Test that a student takes as a private school entrance exam. The SSAT exam sections and how long a student has to complete 1. Quantitative / Math = 30 minutes 2. Reading = 30 to 40 minutes 3. Verbal = 20 to 30 minutes 4. Quantitative / Math (2nd math section) = 30 minutes (only for middle and upper) There are 3 LEVELS depending on what grade your child is going into: 1. Elementary Level: 4th or 5th grade going into 5th or 6th grade 2. Middle Level: 6th, 7th, or 8th grade going into 7th, 8th, or 9th grade 3. Upper Level: 9th, 10th, or 11th grade going into 10th, 11th, or 12th grade What is the ISEE ============ The ISEE is the Independent School Entrance Examination that a student takes as a private school entrance exam. In this class we will do practice drills and practice tests for 4 of the 5 sections. The ISEE has 4 sections of multiple choice and 1 writing sample/essay section (we will NOT be practicing writing). The ISEE exam sections and how long a student has to complete 1. Verbal Reasoning = 20 minutes 2. Quantitative Reasoning = 35 minutes 3. Reading Comprehension = 35 minutes 4. Mathematics Achievement = 40 minutes There are 6 LEVELS depending on what grade your child is going into: 1. Primary Level 2: 1st grade going into 2nd grade 2. Primary Level 3: 2nd grade going into 3rd grade 3. Primary Level 4: 3rd grade going into 4th grade 4. Lower Level: 4th or 5th grade going into 5th or 6th grade 5. Middle Level: 6th, 7th, or 8th grade going into 7th, 8th, or 9th grade 6. Upper Level: 9th, 10th, or 11th grade going into 10th, 11th, or 12th grade Please see syllabus for topics by session.
Learning Goals
To prepare for private school entrance exam or grade placement test.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Verbal - Greek & Latin Roots
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Verbal - Prefix & Suffix
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Verbal - Whole to Part
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Verbal Practice Test
60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
“Kahoot! is a global learning platform company. Kahoot! games can be played anywhere, in person or virtually, using any device with an internet connection.” A Kahoot! game is a quiz with multiple choice answers and the games include topics such as Year End Math Assessment. Kahoot! is a fun way to test a student's knowledge of a math topic such as adding fractions, multiplying decimals, solving for area of a rectangle.
Kahoot! app is free and does not require an account. The teacher provides the website link (http://www.kahoot.it) and a game pin then the student creates a silly screen name; thus, no account is needed, and no personal information is given to Kahoot!
“Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. We tackle math, science, computing, history, art history, economics, and more, including K-14 and test preparation (SAT, Praxis, LSAT) content. We focus on skill mastery to help learners establish strong foundations, so there's no limit to what they can learn next!”
Khan Academy is also a free app and for this class will not require an account. The teacher will share screen of quiz questions, so no account is needed, and no personal information is given to Khan Academy.
"At IXL Learning, we are passionate about improving learning for all. We apply technology in thoughtful and innovative ways to unlock students' innate curiosity, creativity, and desire for knowledge. IXL Learning acquired Education.com in 2019. Education.com offers 30,000 digital and printable learning resources, including worksheets, online games, hands-on activities, lesson plans, and more, for preschool through eighth grade."
Since IXL and Education.com are paid services, teacher will share screen of her account/worksheets so free to all students.
Supply List
1. Pencil/eraser 2. Paper 3. Print practice test for upcoming session (see classroom posts for uploaded file each week)
Language of Instruction
English
Joined April, 2020
4.9
274reviews
Star Educator
Popular
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from California Lutheran University
Bachelor's Degree from California Lutheran University
🏆 BS Computer Information Systems
🏆 MBA Marketing & Research
🏆 Master Teacher Credential
🏆 Online Educator Credential
I love Math! Finding ways to make learning fun and giving strategies to children so they can overcome the challenge of being successful in Math is my passion. I have a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems so I took college level finite math, algebra, and geometry. While earning my MBA Marketing & Market Research, I successfully completed two semesters of statistics. My work experience includes 10+ years in statistical data analysis as a Market Research Consultant, 10+ years as an ECE educator including math tutoring with K to 6th grade, 10+ years as private math tutor and Sylvan Instructor for 1st to 12th grade students, and tutoring young adults for math portion of SAT, GMAT, and GRE.Reviews
Live Private Course
$50
weekly or $400 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
60 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
