The SAT Is Changing! New Redesigned SAT Expert Why is the SAT changing? Skill realignment Common Core Disclosures to universities knowledge & skills vs. test taking and intuition Last redesigned SAT was in 2005 Overview of the new test SAT Math Test Heart of Algebra Problem Solving & Data Analysis Passport to advanced math* SAT[…]
New Redesigned SAT- Infamy Speech Infamy Speech Source: Courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York. Yesterday, December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. The United States was at peace with[…]
Problem Solving and Data Analysis-New Redesigned SAT Cont’d. Problem Solving and Data Analysis Pt. II Timothy goes shopping during a sale at his favorite store. The sale is for 20% off all games. He uses a 10% off coupon on his purchase. Timothy also purchases a specialty item for $18 on which the coupon and[…]
Problem Solving and Data Analysis-New Redesigned SAT A student creates an equation to estimate his GPA based on his SAT score. Even with an SAT score of 0, the student still has a baseline GPA of 2.4. As his SAT score increases by 4 points, his GPA increases by 3.2 points. Choose the equation that[…]
SAT Evidence Based Reading and Writing The SAT is changing. Underlining as you read is a key strategy on the SAT Evidence Based Reading and Writing Section. Follow these tips to make sure you underline the right key words. Descriptive words & negation Transition words-however, yet, indeed, although, even though, instead, still, though, & whereas[…]
Tier II Applied Vocab for the new Redesigned SAT Qualify (v) To put limitations on an argument Implicit Implied/not directly stated Explicit Directly stated Tacit Implied/not directly stated Defy To reject/challenge Parley To discuss Caveat Limitation Latent Hidden/underneath Binary 2 parts Interpolate To reasonably estimate Extraneous Not needed Empirical Related to evidence/experiment Heuristic Trial and[…]
SAT Essay: The SAT essay is technically optional, although we encourage all students to opt in. Most colleges and universities will require the SAT essay, as they currently require the ACT essay. The SAT essay will require scholarly analysis of an argument. Students will not be required to bring in outside texts as evidence. Rather,[…]
SAT Math Test The SAT Math Test includes both calculator and non-calculator sections. The calculator section will continue the SAT’s legacy of a strong emphasis on Algebra 2 topics like functions and graphing. There will be a new emphasis on classroom topics like trigonometry. The test will feature fewer pure logic questions and place a[…]
The New Redesigned SAT-Let’s Get Ready! The New Redesigned SAT! The new SAT launches in Spring 2016. The 2015 PSAT test will follow the new Redesigned SAT curriculum. Given the extensive changes, old curricula no longer prepare students for the new test. Please see enclosed a high level summary of our new SAT curriculum along[…]
Try these ACT Algebra Sample Problems, Answers below. 1. If A+B=7 and A-B=5 and A+B+C=10, what is the value of C. 2. Solve for y when 8.8y-4=7.7y+7 3. What is ratio of P to R if P+Q=R and P+R=2Q? 4. If 6x+3=15, what is 12x-3 equal to? 5. What is the ratio of n to m[…]