Self-Paced PSAT/SAT Test Prep: Digital Reading, Writing, and Math (Part 1)
What's included
6 pre-recorded lessons
average 73 mins per video3 weeks
of teacher support7 hrs 18 mins
total video learning hours1 year access
to the contentHomework
All of this is the notes and assignments to accompany them to help them understand and commit the concepts to memory. Made to be as fun as possible. Examples, Mystery Manion game and Alice in Wonderland digital escape room.Class Experience
Beginner - Advanced Level
Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to fit SAT prep into your busy schedule? You're not alone! My Self-Paced PSAT/SAT Test Prep course (Part 1) is designed for students who want to excel without the stress of live classes. Dive into a comprehensive learning experience focused on digital Reading, Writing, and Math. With over 79 detailed question walkthroughs, you'll gain valuable strategies and insights to tackle the SAT with confidence. Please note that the SAT is a deep well of information. To cover all materials, I have divided this into 3 week increments. One week covers Reading Comprehension, one for Conventions of Standard English, and one for Math. Please note that I do also have a 3 week cram it course, and others to follow. Course Highlights: Flexible Learning: Study at your own pace with materials accessible whenever you need them. No more juggling schedules! Engaging Resources: Enjoy interactive notes and assignments that make learning fun and effective. Expert Guidance: Benefit from my years of experience and knowledge of the test, ensuring you receive top-notch preparation. Organized Structure: The course is carefully outlined to guide you through essential concepts step by step, making it easy to follow along. What to Expect: Interactive Learning: My new presentation format encourages you to attempt questions independently before I provide comprehensive walkthroughs, highlighting key parts of passages and solving math problems as you watch. Conversational Teaching Style: I use an easy-to-follow, engaging teaching style, supported by notes and additional resources to maximize your learning experience. Focused Curriculum: This self-paced class covers Part 1 of the PSAT/SAT, with more content to come. Although designed to span three weeks, the rich material may take longer to complete, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Valuable Insights: Even if you only complete this course, you will gain a wealth of information that will enhance your score and prepare you for success. Support Availability: I am here to help! Should you have questions, I am available for a 10-minute session to clarify any concepts you find challenging. Course Structure Structure and Outline: On Day 1, you will receive a detailed outline and access to all materials for the first week (or the entire course if paid upfront). Each week features step-by-step posts, notes, and assignments with accompanying videos. Comprehensive Walkthroughs: Each walkthrough will offer detailed explanations, with moments for you to pause and answer questions independently before reviewing my insights. Weekly Focus Areas: Each week will cover key topics, including Conventions of Standard English (grammar and punctuation), Reading Comprehension, and Math. Discover how the SAT questions differ from what you may expect based on previous learning. Begin your journey toward SAT success today! You’ve come to the right place to learn and excel on the test. Sign up now for Part 1 of a self-paced experience that fits your schedule!
Learning Goals
Analyze and Interpret Complex Texts
Students will identify main ideas, determine contextual vocabulary meaning, and draw evidence-based conclusions from various passages.
Apply Standard English Conventions
Students will demonstrate mastery of grammar rules including possession, verb usage, and clause structure in writing and editing tasks.
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 3 WeeksLesson 1:
Reading Comprehension Overview-Main Idea/Main Purpose
Delve into a needed overview for the Reading portion. Learn the question formats, alongside essential test strategies. Uncover key insights required for exam triumph, including the necessary distinct approach for these questions compared to traditional high school content. Additionally, complete an interactive crossword puzzle based on the provided notes. Begin with a series of Main Idea/Purpose question walkthroughs.
1 assignment
21 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Wrong Answers-How to recognize them-Vocabulary
In this lesson, learn about ways to recognize wrong answers, and look at related questions. Explore vocabulary words, tools used to achieve correct questions, and vocabulary question walkthroughs.
1 assignment
47 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Writing Overview-Recognizing the Fingerprint-Possession/Verbs
A writing overview to discover an unconventional yet effective approach to answering "Convention" questions correctly by looking at the answers first. SAT answers are unique to questions like fingerprints are unique to a person. Attacking questions this way saves massive amounts of time and provides certainty. Complete a game to learn this, plus complete walkthrough questions based on possession and verbs.
61 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Independent Clauses/Non-Independent Clauses- (The most used grammar question)
Notes about Independent Clauses and more begin as the most used type of Convention question. Do a fun mystery game and more as assignments, and take part in complete walkthroughs of Independent clause-based questions and others that resemble them.
86 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Most third party tools are on the approved list. Canva will be used for instruction per video link. You will need a free account. I use YouTube videos for extra concept instruction. Some of the assignments are located through a link to Google slides so that the links in the games may work properly and be more fun. Oh, and I use Desmos for graphing the math.
Supply List
A notebook to write notes in. You may want a calculator for some math. You will also use Desmos, the online graphing calculator.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
I will use Khan Academy, youtube, Google slides, Desmos, and Canva.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of Phoenix
I have a bachelor's degree and over 12 years of teaching experience. I have been on Outschool for about 3 years. I trained for the PSAT/SAT and learned all about the test under an expert who studied the test for many years and throughout all the changes. I also teach Writing on Outschool.
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Ages: 14-18