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| Math
section of the SAT |
There
are approximately 40 types of regularly occurring math problems
that account for 95% of the math portion of the SAT. Two broad
categories of problems, each with a single method for solution,
make up 40% of the math section.
The problems in these two broad categories range from low level
problems to the hardest problems on the test. The coaching is
designed to reduce high level abstract SAT math problems to
simple arithmetic through some easily explained and applied
techniques. In addition, worksheets have been formulated to
zero in specifically on these 40 standard problems. The goal
on the math test section of the SAT is to increase scores by
at least 100 points. |
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| Critical
Reading Section of the SAT |
| The critical reading section of this
test has been similarly deconstructed to reveal basic recurring
trends. Strategies for solving complex sentence completion problems
by identifying simple clue patterns allows students to track
potential answers, and quickly eliminate time consuming distracters.
Four types of clue patterns, which are easily identifiable,
occur in over 60% of the sentence completions. Reading comprehension,
the bane of many students, is simplified by knowing how and
where to find answers rather than trying to comprehend entire
passages. Because the SAT is such a high vocabulary loaded test,
intensive vocabulary work is also required. Relax, like the
rest of the test, there is a recurring pattern even for SAT
vocabulary. The goal for the critical reading section is to
raise scores at least 50 points. |
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| Writing
Section of the SAT |
| The new writing section of the SAT is
broken roughly into two sections. One section, the essay portion,
requires a student to write a slightly abbreviated prototypical
five paragraph essay in which there is a clear thesis statement
that is expounded upon in a concise and cogent manner in the
body of composition. The second section, the multiple choice
portion of the test, tests a students ability to identify very
basic grammar, syntax and diction errors within the context
of a sentence, to use multiple choice answers to edit a sentence,
and to improve paragraphs based on some standard conventions
of essay writing. Preparation for the essay portion of this
section begins by using past essay prompts to get students in
the swing of writing a timed essay. These essays are then analyzed,
and re-worked to meet the standards of the ETS graders. Similarly,
for the multiple choice section of this test, past forms released
by ETS are used to hone the requisite skills to attack a finite
number of grammatical components that the SAT typically taps.
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