Having Trouble Managing Time on the ACT or SAT? Check This Out:
Timing Tips for the ACT and SAT By JOHN SAAVEDRA Jr. Published: February 1, 2013 HOW do you pace yourself during standardized tests? Jordan Liss, a sophomore at the University of Michigan, faced this question each time he took the ACT, which was five times. “The last thing a student wants to do is a math problem trying to figure out how much time they have,” Mr. Liss said. He thought a timer would help, but “every time I brought a watch on the test day it was declined for its own reason,” like being capable of beeping or browsing the Web. Read more. |
The SAT Reasoning Test: The SAT Reasoning Test is the nation's most widely used admissions test among colleges and universities. It tests students' knowledge of subjects that are necessary for college success: reading, writing, and mathematics. The SAT assesses the critical thinking skills students need for academic success in college—skills that students learned in high school.
The SAT is typically taken by high school juniors and seniors. It tells students how well they use the skills and knowledge they have attained in and outside of the classroom—including how they think, solve problems, and communicate. The SAT is an important resource for colleges. It's also one of the best predictors of how well students will do in college. Each section of the SAT is scored on a scale of 200-800, with two writing subscores for multiple-choice questions and the essay. (source: www.collegeboard.com) In this course we will cover the verbal skills applicable to the SAT test. Students will receive valuable test-taking strategies and knowledge-building strategies to help improve their score. When students complete the course, they should be able to
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Test SecurityNY Times article on the changes to the identification needed at registration and at the testing site for the SAT and ACT.
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Khan AcademyKhan Academy is a comprehensive online resource to prep for the SAT and ACT.
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ACT Official SiteAccess the official ACT site for information, to register, and for preparation materials and online activities.
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