Math SAT or ACT Prep Tutoring: 1 On 1
My approach: student signs up for Khan Academy's Digital Math Course and takes a Math SAT Diagnostic test. Then during tutoring, we will go over issues the student is having in the course. Similar for the ACT Math.
Mr Gerard (Jay) Grasso M. Ed.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(4)
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed55 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
2-4 hours per week. 3-6 per weekClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
My approach is for a student to sign up for Khan Academy's Free Digital Math Course and take a Math SAT Diagnostic test. This will provide a baseline so I know where the student is at and what the plan is to help them to do the best they can on the SAT Math Test. I will encourage practice in the free Khan Academy Digital Class. Students can send Screenshots of any problems they are having trouble with to me so we can over any at the next tutoring session. If I don't get any problems sent by the student, I will have something ready to go over. The student's confidence will grow as she or he masters the basics of Algebra, Advanced Math, Geometry and Trig, and Problem Solving and Data Analysis. We will then move on to medium level problems and then more difficult SAT Math problems. I will also educate the student about the test: 35% of the test is Algebra, 35% is Advanced Math, 15% is Geometry and Trig, and 15% is Data Analysis and Problem Solving. Also, the SAT will provide the on-line graphing calculator Desmos throughout the test. So we will practice using this great tool so students will be proficient with Desmos during the SAT! Finally, I will also coach the student to be calm by encouraging them to put in the Math practice ahead of time. Also I will encourage them to be rested and relaxed so they can do their best on test day.
Learning Goals
Make weekly progress in Khan's Digital SAT Math Class in Algebra through Math tutoring and practice using Khan Academy's Digital SAT Math Curriculum.Make weekly progress in Khan's Digital SAT Math Class in Advanced Math through Math tutoring and practice using Khan Academy's Digital SAT Math Curriculum.
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2020
5.0
4reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from University of Massacusetts at Lowell
Hello everyone!
My name is Jay Grasso and I love helping kids succeed in Math! I have 15 years of experience as a certified Middle and High School Math Teacher in Massachusetts and remotely. Two years ago, my wife and I moved to Hawaii and last year I taught as a Math Intervention teacher for Catapult Learning at a school in Honolulu.
My favorite story is how I was able to help a junior in High School who had failed Algebra 2 Honors Math in the third quarter. It turns out he did not like his teacher and had given up. I was able to empathize with him and help him to focus on what he could control: his own behavior and doing well in Math. It was very rewarding for me to see him turn things around and get a B in the final quarter!
I also helped him to prepare for the SAT Math test he took once school ended. I gave him questions to try that were from previous SAT tests. This helped him review areas he had forgotten and build his confidence for the test. I hope to pass on to other students the insights that I've gained from going through several Math SAT questions.
I really believe that students need to unlearn worrying and stressing over Math and then apply themselves to fixing their weak areas. But some Math Teachers are not able to help a student reverse course. I help students with this by getting them to have some fun while learning Math.Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$55
per sessionMeets on demand
55 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
