SAT / ACT Prep
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Math ACT Prep
Lesson Outline
We went over some test skills that she can use to pick up speed when answering questions on the ACT, then we looked at some topics of linear equations, midpoint formula, and distance formula.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Session Date
Lesson Topic
MATH ACT
Lesson Outline
We are going through multiple practice problems and concepts since she is taking the exam in a few weeks. Since she has been through the majority of this information, now it is a matter of reviewing, practicing, and practicing the tricks to increase speed and recognize typical ACT problems.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Reading Strategies
Lesson Outline
I went over the test taking strategies for the reading section with Julia. Then I gave her some practice drills to start implementing those strategies.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Julia did well in the reading drills, she got 7/10 correct on the first one, and 6/10 correct on the second. I am confident she will continue to improve.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Science section test
Lesson Outline
Julia completed the science section of her practice test.
Session Minutes
40
Minutes Student Attended
40
Lesson Comments
Julia is finished with her practice ACT, She scored a cumulative 18. Within each section, she scored a 21 in Math, a 19 in science, and a 15 in both english and reading.
She still needs to schedule a practice SAT test.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
ACT Practice Test
Lesson Outline
Julia completed the math portion of her practice test.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Practice Test, English Strategies
Lesson Outline
Julia completed the reading section practice test, then we went over the common grammatical mistakes that are tested in the English section.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Session Date
Lesson Topic
ACT Practice Test
Lesson Outline
Zach completed an ACT practice in order to get his base score and to determine which test he should prepare for.
Session Minutes
120
Minutes Student Attended
120
Lesson Comments
I need to get Zach a stress ball to squeeze to help with his concentration during this test.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
SAT review
Lesson Outline
Matthew and I reviewed the writing and language strategies and he completed a number of drills. Next, we went over the reading strategies again and Matthew did targeted practice with specifically literature passages.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Session Date
Lesson Topic
SAT writing strategy
Lesson Outline
Stephanie and I went over the argument analysis strategies and techniques that the SAT essay prompt requires. We then analyzed a writing prompt in detail and discussed the speakers use of persuasive elements and literary techniques. Stephanie then answered a few questions asking her to explain why those techniques were effective and which would be the most powerful for the audience and occasion.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Practice Drills
Lesson Outline
First we reviewed the strategies for the SAT and then I answered Stephanie's questions about practice tests she completed for homework. Lastly, we completed a number of drills to continue practicing her strategies.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Next session we will cover writing for the SAT.