SAT Preparation

Fall 2008 Course Syllabus

Instructors: Jackie Xu, Paul Gu

jxu213@yahoo.com or gu.xinquan@gmail.com

Class Hours: CCSA Fall 2008 Semester, Saturdays 12:00-12:50 pm

Contact

A. Description

This class is designed to further prepare students for the Collegeboard SAT

Reasoning Test in addition to individual or outside study. All three sections of

the test (Reading, Mathematics, and Writing) will be covered with the exception

of the essay portion of the Writing section. Emphasis will be placed on the

Reading and non-essay portions of the Writing sections. The course will focus on

test-taking strategies relevant to each section. Explanations and logic of answers

will also be discussed. Multiple SAT Test Preparation study books from various

companies will be used as class textbooks.

B. Course Objectives

I. To prepare students for the SAT Reasoning Test in addition to outside study.

II. To introduce students to helpful test-taking strategies.

III. To provide students with tips and advice from the instructor’s experience.

IV. To encourage students to continue or increase individual prep outside of class.

C. Course Topics

Week 1: Introduction to SAT & Diagnostic Test (TBD)

Assignment: SAT Writing 2 Sections

2: Go over assignment & SAT Writing MC lesson

Assignment: SAT Writing 2 Sections

3: Go over assignment & SAT Writing MC lesson

Assignment: SAT Writing 2 Section

4: Go over assignment & SAT Writing MC lesson

Assignment: SAT Writing 3 Sections

5: Go over assignment & SAT Reading MC lesson

Assignment: SAT Reading 3 Sections

6: Go over assignment & SAT Reading MC lesson

Assignment: SAT Reading 3 Sections

7: Go over assignment & SAT Reading MC lesson

Assignment: SAT Reading 3 Sections

8: Go over assignment & SAT Reading MC lesson

Assignment: SAT Reading 3 Sections

9: Go over assignment & SAT Math lesson (if necessary)

Assignment: SAT Math 3 Sections

10: Go over assignment & SAT Math lesson (if necessary)

Assignment: SAT Math 3 Sections

11: Go over assignment & SAT Math lesson (if necessary)

Assignment: SAT Writing 2 Sections

12: Writing Review

Assignment: SAT Reading 2 Sections

13: Reading Review

Assignment: SAT Math 2 Sections

14: Math Review

15: Post Test

D. Required Texts and Materials (flexible, subject to change)

I.

The Official SAT Study Guide by CollegeBoard

II. Graphing calculator (not necessary, but strongly recommended)

III. Paper and pencils

E. Grading (TBD)

Homework and Classwork: %

Quizzes: %

Tests: %

Attendance: %

Participation: %

** A standard letter scale based on percentages will be used. (A: >90%, B: 80-90% etc)

F. Attendance

No formal attendance policy will be mandated, however, excessive absences or

tardies will only be detrimental to the student’s own progress in this class.