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Self-Paced Accuplacer Test Preparation and College Readiness

Completed by 1 learner
Ages 14-18
Self-Paced Class
This course is designed to ensure that students are placed in the correct college-level courses by focusing on skill mastery, not just test scores. With personalized guidance and targeted practice, aimed for dual enrollment capabilities.
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6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks of teacher support
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6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks
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Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
Intermediate Level
In this course, learners will develop their acquisition of test-taking skills in an interactive, discussion-based atmosphere. We will learn overall test-taking strategies, strategies for each test section of the Accuplacer, and how to identify specific types of questions. Each class will include instructional talks, open-ended questions, fun-inclusive activities, and learner feedback as we discuss strategies and review. We will look at most-missed questions, as well as strategies and multiple ways to attack the problems. Practice test sections will be assigned for homework so we can put our practice into play.

Learning Goals

Students will learn overall test-taking strategies, specific strategies for each test section, and how to identify specific types of questions in Reading, Writing, and Math sections of the Accuplacer college placement exam.

Syllabus

6 Lessons
over 6 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Introduction and Test-Taking Methodology
 The Proust effect
Pacing (Timing)
LOTD (Guess smart)
Note-Taking Strategies
Cornell
Flash cards
Study Strategies and Techniques
Pomodoro
Leitner
Feynman 
Lesson 2:
Speed Reading (Well) for Test Taking
 Strategies
Lewis: How to Read Better and Faster
Purpose and Practice
Find the Main Idea, quickly
Vocabulary-Inference
Timing and Revision
Focus/Attention Management 
Lesson 3:
Reading Test
 Strategies, Techniques and Study Skills

Information and Ideas:
Understanding and identifying main ideas, supporting details, and the structure of the text.
Rhetoric:
Analyzing the author's purpose, point of view, and how effectively they present their argument.
Synthesis:
Integrating and comparing information from multiple sources or parts of the text.
Vocabulary:
Understanding the meaning of words in context and recognizing nuanced word choices. 
27 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Writing
 Strategies, Techniques, and Study Skills

Expression of Ideas:
Organization
Effective Language Use

Standard English Conventions:
Sentence Structure
Usage
Punctuation 
11 mins of video lessons

Other Details

Pre-Requisites
Learners should have a basic knowledge of high school ELA and math (up through Algebra 1).
Supply List
Learner will need to print handouts and practice test material posted throughout the course. A scientific calculator is recommended for the higher-level math problems.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Learner will need to print handouts and practice test material posted throughout the course. A scientific calculator is recommended. We will reference the College Board website.

Meet the teacher

Joined October, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have extensive experience in teaching (standardized) test preparation, drawing from my 15 years as a science faculty at a community college, where I tutored and hosted numerous test prep workshops. Additionally, my experience homeschooling for nearly 20 years, combined with my own children's college journeys, has provided me with a deep understanding of effective test preparation and college readiness strategies.

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