Course Description : College Entrance Exam Math Prep

 

Course Objective: To prepare the student for either standardized test, SAT® and ACT® in Mathematics.​

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SAT® Prep

• Start With a Diagnostic, Not Guesswork — Identify exactly where the student is losing points and build a personalized score-improvement plan.

• Target the Highest-Impact Skills — Focus instruction on the Math and Reading/Writing areas most likely to improve the student's score.

• Learn Test Strategy + Academic Content — Students learn both how to solve the problem and how to take the SAT® effectively.

• Practice Under Real Test Conditions — Timed sections and mock tests develop pacing, accuracy, stamina, and confidence.

• Track Score Improvement — Parents and students can see progress from diagnostic score → practice scores → target score.

 

ACT® Prep

• Personalized ACT® Score Plan — Diagnostic testing identifies which sections offer the greatest opportunity for improvement.

• Master ACT®-Specific Timing — Students learn how to manage the test's demanding pace without sacrificing accuracy.

• Strengthen Math, English, Reading & Science Skills — Address academic weaknesses instead of relying only on test-taking tricks.

• Practice With Timed Tests — Build speed, stamina, question recognition, and confidence through realistic practice.

• Measure Progress Toward a Target Score — Set a score goal and use assessments to determine whether the student is on track.

 

Time Allotment:

• 45 minutes per day, 2 days per week

 

Course Content:

 

• Test taking Methods and Strategies

• Algebra Involving Equations and Systems

• Statistics

• Algebra Involving Polynomials and Complex Numbers

• Geometry

• Trigonometry

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Course policies:

 

• Students are expected to:

• Be prepared for class by bringing textbook and supplies everyday as well as keep all
  work (notes and homework) organized in a notebook.

• Be actively involved in class by working on the board and answering questions
  pertaining to lesson of the day.

• Students are expected to do all work assigned on their own and read ahead to be
  prepared for the class discussion.

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Grading policies:

• A student’s quarter grade will be determined as follows:

• Chapter tests and Quizzes -60%

• Homework-40%

• Total = 100%

 

Materials Needed: 

• Kaplan math workbook for the new SAT®. 

• And for the ACT® Math and Science workbook third edition

• Notebook

• Pencils (for work) and red pen for grading.

• Graphing Calculator and a scientific calculator (Usage of each will depend on the lesson)

• Dry erase marker and erasers

• Ruler

• Graph paper

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Assessments:

• Homework will be given weekly. Work (including reading) should be done daily to stay caught up.

• Assignments will be kept up to date online. When assignments change, I will email that they have been updated.

• Must be in pencil, complete, (meaning the student must show all work), and kept in notebook or folder and workbook.

• Homework will be graded at the beginning of class and grades will be kept up to date on a weekly basis.

• Extra credit questions will be chosen after the homework is graded. (meaning: do all your work and you will earn extra credit).

• Late work will not be accepted (except due to an excused absence.)

• Quizzes and tests

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