Shred the SAT - Extra Practice for Fractions & Percentages
What's included
13 pre-recorded lessons
13 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
Since this is a self-paced course, all the work will be done outside of class meetings. Each of the 12 drills can be considered a homework assignment.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 12
Learn to SHRED THE SAT with this engaging class on fractions, decimals, and percentages. This course keeps things light with a fun ski theme, but it will set you up for a serious score improvement. SHRED THE SAT - FRACTIONS DECIMALS AND PERCENTAGES is designed to prepare students to do their best on the digital SAT by >> instructing on topics such as - converting between fractions, decimals, and percents - solving equations that include fractions and decimals - solving word problems that involve percentages - understanding the formulas for exponential growth and decay >> discussing the best strategies for taking a multiple-choice test in a digital environment >> working through examples at all difficulty levels >> providing plenty of practice problems so students can build their experience and confidence >> working in a convenient self-paced format, so each student can work under their own timeline. Lesson 1 of this class includes a series of instructional videos that teach the basic strategies of working with fractions, decimals, and percentages. The videos contain multiple practice problems, so students cannot watch them passively. The next 12 lessons include drills on this topic and organized by difficulty. Every single question has a video explanation created by a SAT tutor with more than 20 years experience. Students who complete the full course as intended should expect to spend 1.5-2 hours on the first lesson and about an hour on each drill. Of course, different students will work at different paces. The full course should take 6-13 weeks, depending on how many lessons per week the student choses to complete. They will need a notebook, pencil, and calculator to take notes and work through practice problems. Since this is a self-paced class, there will be no live meetings. However, every lesson gives an opportunity for the student to ask questions of the teacher and receive feedback and encouragement. The teacher will be available to respond on Tuesdays through Saturdays, except for holidays. Once the student completes the full course, they will get a certificate of completion to help them celebrate their accomplishment. Sign up for SHRED THE SAT - FRACTIONS DECIMALS AND PERCENTAGES now and get started earning a GNARLY SAT score and achieving your goals today!
Learning Goals
Students will build their skills in the topics of fractions, decimals, and percentages through instruction and practice.
Students will learn the most effective strategies for approaching multiple-choice questions and word problems on the SAT.
Syllabus
13 Lessons
over 13 WeeksLesson 1:
Intro to Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages on the SAT
This lesson includes several instructional videos that introduce students to the best ways to approach SAT questions on the topic of fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Lesson 2:
Green Circle Drill 1
This drill includes 10 easy (for the SAT) questions and a video explanation for each one.
Lesson 3:
Green Circle Drill 2
This drill includes 10 easy (for the SAT) questions and a video explanation for each one.
Lesson 4:
Green Circle Drill 3
This drill includes 10 easy (for the SAT) questions and a video explanation for each one.
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Students will be most successful in this class if they have already completed Algebra 1.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 teachers have teaching certificates
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from Wilkes University
Master's Degree in Education from Kutztown University
Master's Degree in Mathematics from DeSales University
2 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from King's College
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Lehigh University
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (General) from Lehigh University
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Heather
Passionate about helping her students achieve their college dreams by being their coach and cheerleader as they prep for the SAT and ACT, Heather Krey is an experienced instructor with teaching certificates in math, physics, chemistry, and English. She knows the best tips and strategies for these tests – and she also understands that students need encouragement and practice to do their best. With dual bachelor's degrees in industrial engineering and psychology from Lehigh University, she also holds masters of education degrees in mathematics from DeSales University and in teaching from Kutztown University. Heather lives in Allentown, PA, with her husband and three children.
Anna
Mrs. Solomon tutors all sections of both tests and appreciates students with all kinds of goals, abilities, and temperaments. She loves the challenge of new students and does everything she can to stay up to date on the ever-evolving standardized tests. Mrs. Solomon currently teaches our ACT classes and is also available for private tutoring sessions for ACT, SAT, and academic English. When Mrs. Solomon’s not tutoring, she’s spending time with family, especially her daughter Ellen Fay, who was born in 2018, and her great dane, Opal.
Rebecca
Mrs. Miller has a total of 9 years teaching high school. She has taught a variety of science courses including Chemistry, Physical Science, and Environmental Science. While teaching she enjoyed her time coaching Science Olympiad and bringing her team to the State Championships! She spends most of her time taking care of her two daughters, experimentally cooking, and playing board games with her friends. Rebecca is available for private tutoring for chemistry.
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Self-Paced Course
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Ages: 14-17