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Mock SAT Review

Mock SAT Review. Mock SAT/ACT Review. What this presentation will cover. Interpreting your Revolution Prep Mock SAT/ACT results Using the structure of the SAT/ACT to your advantage Why does the SAT/ACT matter, anyway? Next Steps: Testing timeline and prep options.

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Mock SAT Review

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  1. Mock SAT Review Mock SAT/ACT Review

  2. What this presentation will cover • Interpreting your Revolution Prep Mock SAT/ACT results • Using the structure of the SAT/ACT to your advantage • Why does the SAT/ACT matter, anyway? • Next Steps: Testing timeline and prep options

  3. Understanding the Score Report • Revolution ID number & form code • Section scores – range from 200-800 • Essay score – ranges from 2 to 12; the essay score is 1/3 of the writing score • Total score – sum of the three section scores

  4. Understanding the Score Report • Revolution ID number & form code • Section scores – range from 1-36 • Essay score – ranges from 2 to 12; essay score does not impact the composite score • Total score – average of the four section scores

  5. SAT Answer Breakdown Subsection Question number and type Right answer, student answer SAT key at bottom of page:

  6. ACT Answer Breakdown ACT SECTION Subsection Question number and type Right answer, student answer ACT Key at bottom of page:

  7. Detailed Analysis • Question type analysis • Specific topic analysis • List of missed questions

  8. Student Essay • Question type analysis • Specific topic analysis • Actual essay reproduced • Comments from reader

  9. Error Log • Student worksheet for reviewing test • Figuring out WHY you made a • mistake is critically important!

  10. The SAT Reasoning Test Writing 2 10 minutes Critical Reading 3 20 minutes Essay 25 minutes Math 3 20 minutes Critical Reading 1 25 minutes Experimental Section 25 minutes Total Time: 3 hours, 45 minutes Math 1 25 minutes Writing 1 25 minutes Critical Reading 2 25 minutes Math 2 25 minutes

  11. SAT Scoring • Three sub-scores: Math, Critical Reading, and Writing • Each sub-section is scaled from 200-800 • The national average for each section is roughly 500 (1500 total)

  12. SAT Scoring • One raw score point gained for each correct answer • 1/4 raw point taken away for each incorrect multiple choice answer • No penalty or gain for omitted questions or incorrect answers on grid-ins

  13. The SAT Essay • 25 Minutes • Surprise prompt Essay Test Strategies 1. Read the prompt 2. Take a point & STICK TO IT 3. Let I-B-C be your guide!

  14. The ACT Science 35 minutes Reading 35 minutes Total Time: 2 hours, 55 minutes English 45 minutes Total Time with Essay: 3 hours, 25 minutes Math 60 minutes

  15. ACT Scoring • The ACT has four sections: English, Reading, Math,and Science, as well as an optional essay • Each section is scored on a scale from 1 to 36 • The national average for each section is roughly 21

  16. The Science Test • Not a science test! • Ability to interpret charts and graphs Passage I Measles is an extremely contagious viral infection spread by the respiratory route. Figure 1 shows the course of measles from time of exposure to recovery from the infection.  After recovery from measles, the infected individual develops immunity or resistance to re-infection. Figure 1 shows the development of immunity indicated by the antibody level.

  17. The “Optional” ACT Essay • 30 Minutes • One essay prompt asking you to take a position • Prompts are typically about a school-related issue Essay Test Strategies 1. Read the prompt 2. Take a point & STICK TO IT 3. Let I-B-C be your guide!

  18. Why does Testing Matter? Small input Big output Other= 1,000 hrs. Other 15-35% Transcript 50% Standardized Testing = 10 hrs. Standardized Testing 15-35% Transcript = 8,000 hrs. Standardized tests are the biggest “bang for the buck” part of the college admissions process.

  19. Testing Timeline Sophomore Year Junior Year Senior Year

  20. Test Prep Options

  21. Revolution Opportunities • Upcoming Group Courses at La Costa Canyon HS • Prep for May 4th SAT – Begins March 16th: Wednesdays 6-9pm and Saturdays 9am-1pm • Prep for June 1st SAT- Begins April 25th: Thursdays 6-9pm and Saturdays 9am-1pm • Prep for June 8th ACT- Begins April 27th: Tuesdays 6-9pm and Saturdays 9am-1pm • Upcoming Summer Accelerated Course at San Dieguito Academy • Prep during the summer – Begins July 9th: check website for full schedule www.revolutionprep.com (only 3-4 weeks) • Private Tutoring • Call ASAP for tutor matching – based on your schedule and preferences

  22. Revolution Opportunities • Upcoming Mock SAT or ACT at San Dieguito Academy • Saturday, March 30th– Sign up at www.revolutionprep.com or call 877-REV-PREP. Cost is $10. Results available after 1 week! • At your convenience, call us and we can get your set up with a practice SAT or practice ACT exam at your convenience!

  23. Questions?Call Karin Tran at 310-804-3032 or email karin.tran@revolutionprep.com

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