SAT Reading Test Description
The new Redesigned SAT Reading Test features reading passages from both primary and secondary sources. Vocabulary and English grammar will be tested within the context of each reading passage. The new SAT includes passages from a diverse set of sources with a new emphasis on the social sciences and civics. Social science passages include those from the disciplines of political science, economics, and psychology. The civics passages cover texts from historical figures and speeches (e.g. FDR’s Day of Infamy Speech). Social science and natural science passages are in some cases accompanied by graphics followed by a multiple choice question. This extension ensures that students can convert their knowledge and understanding from a reading passage to a graphical analysis and interpretation. The graphical questions will carry a heavy weight in the new SAT subscores.
TSG trains and prepares students to master each question type on the SAT Reading Test. 80% of accuracy on reading comprehension questions comes from the student’s first read. Consequently, we begin with a comprehensive tutorial in reading for meaning, tone, and theme. We then introduce students to passages that may appear on their actual SAT test. We encourage students to underline and annotate the passages before beginning the test questions. On the test day, there are no surprises. TSG students know exactly what to expect both in terms of passage difficulty, type, and questions.
The SAT Writing and Literature (WL) Test is intertwined with the SAT Reading Test. The questions for this test are included alongside the reading comprehension questions. The SAT WL Test includes grammar and usage question similar to those on the ACT and old SAT Test. However, this section may pose an additional difficulty for students as they must quickly alternate between reading for content on the Reading Test and usage/mechanics on the SAT WL Test.
Tutoring Solutions Group (TSG) provides tutoring and courses for the new Redesigned SAT. Our students come from both elite private and public schools and attend the top Ivy League and liberal arts colleges in the United States. Our tutoring services are available throughout the NYC tri-state area. We conduct classes at our learning center in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey as well as in area schools. Please contact us for more information.
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