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Ace It! Intense Test Prep: ISEE, SSAT & More=> Verbal & Reading (10 Sessions)

Completed by 7 learners
Ages 11-13
Live Private Course
Join our 10-session 1:1 course to master test strategies for the private school entrance exams (SSAT, ISEE, & HSPT), or state testing exams (STAAR, SOL, & MAP). Intensive drills: VERBAL REASONING & READING COMPREHENSION.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(276 reviews)
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Live video meetings
2x per week, 5 weeks
50 min

What's included

10 live meetings
8 hrs 20 mins in-class hours
Homework
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

This test prep class is for students who are:

(1) 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th graders taking the private school entrance exam for middle school 
ISEE Middle Level
SSAT Middle Level

(2) 8th, 9th, 10th, or 11 graders taking the private school entrance exam for high school
ISEE Upper Level
SSAT Upper Level
SHSAT
HSPT

(3) taking a state exam for their grade
California: Smarter Balanced.
Florida: FSA (Florida Standards Assessments)
Georgia: Georgia Milestones
North Carolina:  EOG (end of grade)
Pennsylvania:  PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) 
Texas:  STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness)
Utah: U-PASS (Utah Performance Assessment System for Students)
Vermont: NECAP (New England Common Assessment Program)
Virginia: SOL (Standards of Learning)


During the first class session, Miss McKinney will assess student and create a custom tutoring plan.  Here are potential topics:

VERBAL REASONING
Prefix/Suffix
Greek & Latin Roots
Analogies
Top 200 vocabulary words

READING COMPREHENSION
Main idea
Supporting ideas
Author's purpose & tone
Point of view
Inference

TEST STRATEGIES
Look for clue words on verbal context and math operations key words
Visualize word problems with drawing, tables, graphs, number lines
Plug in potential answers for trial & error
Back solving with multiple choice answers
Eliminate the "no" answer(s)
Look at all the correct answers to rank which one is the "best"

Learning Goals

Prepare students for private school entrance exams, state testing, or math placement test
Boost students' confidence to help them successfully complete the exam.

Syllabus

10 Lessons
over 5 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Verbal: Pre-Practice Test
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Verbal: Prefix, Suffix, Roots
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Verbal: Analogies
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Verbal : Top 200 Words
50 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
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
The Princeton Review SSAT & ISEE Prep 2021 workbook will be used. Miss Linda will scan pages and screen share during session. Additionally, Miss Linda will upload practice test so families can print before study session if they are unable to purchase book in time for class.

Meet the teacher

Joined April, 2020
4.9
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Teacher expertise and credentials
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 and teaching! My passion lies in finding ways to make learning enjoyable and providing strategies to help children overcome challenges in math and succeed on timed tests.

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, during which I completed college-level courses in finite mathematics, algebra, and geometry. Additionally, while earning my MBA in Marketing and Market Research, I successfully completed two semesters of statistics.

My work experience includes:
- Over 10 years in statistical data analysis as a Market Planning and Research Consultant for branding and new product development

- More than 10 years as an early childhood educator, including after-school tutoring for students from kindergarten to 6th grade

- Over 10 years as a tutor instructor at Sylvan Learning, working with students from 1st to 12th grade

- More than 5 years as a private tutor for various entrance exams, including ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, and HSPT, as well as state assessments like STAAR, SOL, MAP, PSSA, and EOG. I also assist with math placement exams for middle school, and standardized tests for college admissions, such as the SAT, GRE, and GMAT.

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