The actual cutoff scores for admission to each of the Specialized High Schools can also vary from year to year, depending on the number of students taking the test and the scores they achieve. 

ABOUT SHSAT: 
The SHSAT is a once a year test for rising high school students in NYC. 
 
Part 1 :
The ELA revising/editing questions test your ability to recognize and correct language errors and to improve the overall quality of a piece of writing.

The first ELA section of the SHSAT exam focuses on students' writing capabilities, specifically how skilled test takers are at labeling and fixing mistakes. There are around 9-19 multiple-choice questions in two parts. Part A challenges test takers with identifying spelling and punctuation errors in a variety of sentences. In SHSAT ELA Part B, students must read several paragraphs on a current subject and find ways to make the writing more effective.

Part 2:
The ELA reading/comprehension questions test your ability to understand, analyze, and interpret what you have read.
In this part of the SHSAT ELA, students must read texts of different genres (such as science fiction or comedy), then answer a series of questions designed to measure how well they understood them. There are 5-6 writing works with up to 10 multiple-choice questions after reading each passage, for a total of around 38-48 questions.


There are 4 multiple choices per question. One raw point is given for each correct answer. No points are taken off for wrong answers.

ABOUT MY COURSE: 


Topic 1: Mastering ELA Revising/Editing Questions

-Strategies for identifying and correcting language errors, including spelling and punctuation mistakes
-Techniques for improving writing quality, including organization, coherence, and style
-Practice exercises to build confidence in labeling and fixing mistakes

Topic 2: Effective Reading Comprehension Strategies

-Techniques for active reading, including summarizing, questioning, and visualizing
-Strategies for identifying main ideas, supporting details, and author's tone
-Practice exercises to improve reading speed and comprehension

Topic 3: Analyzing and Interpreting Texts

-Techniques for identifying and analyzing literary devices, such as symbolism, imagery, and foreshadowing
-Strategies for understanding author's purpose, tone, and audience
-Practice exercises to improve analytical skills and interpretation of texts

Topic 4: Time Management and Test-Taking Strategies

-Strategies for managing time effectively during the SHSAT exam
-Techniques for eliminating incorrect answers and making educated guesses
-Practice exercises to build confidence in test-taking strategies and reduce anxiety

These topics will provide a comprehensive foundation for students preparing for the SHSAT ELA exam. By focusing on these areas, students will be able to develop their skills in revising/editing, reading comprehension, analysis, and test-taking strategies.


Suggested Timeframe: 

Twice a week for 12 weeks 


My teaching style: 
My job is to strategically pinpoint your areas of weakness and drill effective techniques with you to improve upon these. We will also look at clever approaches to taking the SHSAT test.