1. SAT Prep
GRADE 11
MS. AMORIN

2. What does SAT stand for? “Scholastic Assessment Test”
The SAT is a standardized paper-and-pencil test administered by the College Board that measures critical thinking skills. It tests your ability to analyze and solve problems in math, critical reading, and writing.

3. What is the purpose of the SAT?
It is a requirement for admittance into most universities.
Colleges look at THREE MAIN things:
- GPA
- Involvement in activities, sports,
and the community
- SAT*

5. What is the purpose of this class, SAT Prep?
To either improve or get a very good score on the SAT!!!!! PRACTICE!!!! Practice a variety of exercises that will be on the SAT. Learn different strategies to help one do well on the exam.

6. What will students learn in this class?
The different parts of the SAT
The point/ grade layout of the exam
How students will be scored
Strategies that will help students do better on the exam
New vocabulary words (and vocabulary strategies) that are likely to be seen on the SAT
Time management
All these skills are learned by paying attention, applying what is being taught, and practicing! 

7. What is on the SAT? (Language Arts*)
Reading
- Reading comprehension
(passage based)
Writing & language
- Grammar
(improving sentences)
(editing paragraphs)
Essay (optional)

8. HOW LONG IS THE SAT?
The SAT (English & Math) takes 3 hours to complete.
The SAT w/ essay takes 3 hours and 50 minutes to complete.
The Language Arts section takes 1 hour and 40 minutes
without essay.
(BUT 2 hours and 30 mins WITH essay)

9. 1600 SCORING The highest possible score on the SAT is
Three sections: Math + Reading/Writing
800 points each = 800 (math) (reading) = *1600
Good “average” national score=
1050 range
(Note: Highest score from each section is taken if SAT is taken multiple times)

10. SCORING…. Each question = 1 point One wrong question = 0 points
Blank/ no answer to question = 0 points
No penalty for wrong answers, so guess!
Scores will be available online 2-3 weeks after test is taken.

11. There are TWO ways to REGISTER for the SAT:
Register at Collegeboard.com Call

12. Upcoming Test Dates: 2016
March 5, 2016
May 7, 2016*
June 4, 2016*

13. How much does it COST $$ to take the SAT?
$54.50 w/essay
$43.00 (just SAT)

14. SAT Day checklist: Admission ticket w/ picture √ Picture ID √
Two #2 pencils √
Calculator √
Snack √
Beverage √
Dress in layers √
BE EARLY or on TIME: NO late admittance. √
Have a nutritious breakfast. √

16. The “College Board” is the group who constructs the SAT.
We will be learning strategies from the College board prep text.
We will be practicing exercises from both College Board and Princeton Review.
FREE practice tests are available on the collegeboard.com website.
SAT question of the day-: Collegeboard.com .
(math & language arts)

17. Class Materials- SAT Prep
BINDER!!!!!!!!
Lined Paper
Dividers
Pencil / Pen
Highlighter

18. Class RULES*
When students are absent, they have two days for each day they are absent to make up the work (district policy).
Students are to check make-up bin for work when they are absent. Students are not excused from assignments when they are absent.
Homework board always has assignments and their due date. Students are recommended to write HW in planner.
It is expected that students are respectful to both their teachers and peers. Be mindful of others who may have different opinions and beliefs. As the saying goes, “Treat others how you would like to be treated!”

19. CLASS GRADING Math and Language Arts will be averaged together
50% + 50%= 100%
Language Arts Grades consist of:
Minor assessments (12-20) < 30% of grade >
- Strategies quizzes
- Vocabulary quizzes
- Practice CW assessments (content)
- “Do Now” assessments
Major Assessments (3-4) < 20% of grade >
- SAT strategies TEST
- Vocab. / Do Now TEST
- Practice TEST
CLASS GRADING

20. School Wires
Check the class’s SCHOOL WIRES page for class assignments, projects, homework, notes, power points, important dates (calendar), etc…
Go to:
- CHS website
- Teacher tab- teacher’s name: Amorin
SAT Prep Tab
Teacher’s

21. GOALS for SAT Prep Get a great score!!!
Be better prepared for the college application process.
Get into college of choice w/ those great SAT scores!

22. GOOD LUCK on the SAT!!!!