What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Beginner Level
Has your learner heard about the PSAT at school? Do they not even know where to start with it? Look no further! In this one-time class, we will talk all about the basics of the PSAT. This class will cover the PSAT structure (time allotted, question count, etc.), the scoring method, how taking the exam could potentially unlock opportunities in the future, and some basics on the best test taking strategies for the exam (triaging the test, elimination, and guessing). This class will be somewhat lecture-based, though students will be encouraged to discuss their initial thoughts about the exam and voice any concerns they may be feeling about the exam. Since this is an introductory class about the basics of the test, we will not dive into example test questions in this class--this will just be about covering all the basic questions that students may have about the test itself. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out, and I hope to see you in class soon!
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
This class uses the following book as a guide: "PSAT/NMSQT Prep 2022-2023", published by Kaplan Publishing.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a nuclear engineering graduate from South Carolina State University with a Bachelor's in Science. I began graduate school for a PhD in Nuclear Engineering, but due to health issues I decided to leave school and pursue my passions elsewhere--like here!
Thus, it may go without saying that a lot of classes I offer are math and science (particularly nuclear science) related.
If you have anything specific you would like to see a class on, please feel free to message me, and I will let you know if I feel comfortable teaching that topic (if I do, I will make it the next class I start offering!). Also, feel free to request class sections at other times than when I offer them; I will be sure to keep my availability updated and will be happy to see you at any of these times! If you have any questions, please feel free to message me.
Much of my teaching background is in tutoring. I have listings set up for private lessons, so feel free to message me if you are interested! You will notice that my classes are a lot shorter than others, both in the length of each meeting and the number of weeks my classes run. This is because I break up concepts into their integral parts so that students can come for exactly what they need help with and skip over the parts that they are superstars at. :) Therefore, be sure to read the class descriptions carefully and select the class(es) that will best help your student!
I hope to see you and your students in class soon!
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Live One-Time Class
$8
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
1-9 learners per class