PSAT

English:
This class is led by the instructor through the rigors of an SAT preparation course. The students begin with a diagnostic test to assess what the students’ strengths and weaknesses are. Then they study general and specific strategies for all sections of the verbal SAT. Some of the things they will study are Grammar, Grammar Usage, Writing,Vocabulary, Test-taking Skills, Sentence Completion, all kinds of Reading Comprehension and Testing Strategies. By the end of the course, the students will have a much better understanding of the content of the test as well as a better grasp on Grammar,Verbal, Essay Writing and Test-taking skills.

Math:
This course involves extensive work with NEW PSAT practice test materials. During the course, students review the basic Number and Operations; Algebra I & II and Functions; Geometry; Statistics; Probability and Data Analysis. Emphasis is placed on developing sound test strategies and also on mathematical problem solving skills in general.

SAT I

English:
During the class, the student will receive atleast 100 vocabulary words a week. We will address Reading Comprehension Skills, Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes, Sentence Completions, Keywords and Testing Strategies. Diagnostic tests will be administered throughout the semester. Students will be required to appear for the test taken every week. This will help each student to analyse more Reading Comprehension and Writing (Essay).

Math:
Instructors provides students with an in-depth analysis of the basic mathematical concepts; Number and Operations; Algebra I & II and Functions; Geometry; Statistics, Probability, and Data Analysis. Methods for attacking quantitative comparisons and student-produced response questions will be sharpened by intensive in-class drills and homework exercises, as well as simulated practice exams under real-time test conditions. Test-taking skills and strategies will be offered, and specific problem areas targeted. Rational, methodical modes of approach will be taken which emphasize insight into puzzle-problems and how to dismantle complex problems. A variety of tricks and shortcuts are offered to minimize time while maximizing scores.

SAT II (8 different tests):

The topics that will be taught and addressed in the classes are listed below. All students will be tested on the terms and materials discussed in the classes.

Humanities:
Writing – Topics that will be covered: Parts of speech, parts of a sentence, grammar and usage, sentence structure, and essay writing. Much writing will be done in class. All writing assignments will be corrected, graded, and returned to the students at the end of each day that the class is in session.

World History – Topics that will be covered: Pre-History and civilizations to 500 Common Era, 500-1900. Europe, Africa, Asia, The Americas, and Global Issues, with concentration and discussion addressing the areas of culture, politics, economics and historical analysis. Map skills will also be taught in addition to the interpreting of graphs and charts.

U.S. History - Topics that will be covered: political, economic, and social history, intellectual and cultural history, the use of maps, charts, and graphs, foreign policy, social science concepts, and time periods covering from pre-Columbian history to the present.

Sciences:
Biology – Topics that will be covered: Cell structure, photosynthesis, molecular genetics, ecology, animal behavior, classical genetics, evolution and diversity, plants, fungi, ecosystems, and laboratory skills.

Chemistry – Topics that will be covered: Atomic and molecular structure, states of matter, laboratory skills, properties of elements, thermodynamics, acids and bases, molecular formulas, and examples of organic chemistry and environmental chemistry.

Physics – Topics that will be covered: Kinetics, gravity, energy and momentum, Newton’s laws and statistics, circular motion and rotation, waves, electricity and magnetism, modern physics, heat, kinetic theory, math skills and laboratory skills.

Mathematics:
Math Level I C – Topics that will be covered: Algebra, geometry, basic trigonometry, algebraic functions, logic, arithmetic, elementary statistics, probability, data interpretation, mean, median, mode, and circular skills.

Math Level II C – This course will include ALL the topics listed above from Level I C and it will also cover such areas as coordinate geometry, three-dimensional geometry, permutations, elementary number theory, sequences, and limits.