COURSE TITLE SAT PREP CURRICULUM COURSE DESCRIPTION Mathematics Lab SAT Prep State #2560 Grade Offered: 11-12 Duration: 1 credit course / 1 trimester Prerequisite: None SHS #9171 This lab will use a series of assessment tests to identify learning gaps of individual students that need to be addresses prior to taking the SAT. Students will be able to work on specific needs and test taking strategies. This class will be Pass/Fail grading and considered as an elective course for the SHS requirements. It does not meet the math credit requirements for graduation. COURSE OBJECTIVES To assess students reasoning based on knowledge and skills developed through their course work. It measures their ability to analyze and solve problems by applying what they have learned and will reinforce the importance of writing. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What does the SAT measure? How is the SAT scored? Why is the SAT important for college preparedness? INDIANA STATE STANDARDS None available APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY Calculator COURSE ASSESSMENTS STUDENT PRODUCTS FOR ASSESSMENT Practice SAT tests, worksheets TIMELINE Week 1: Week 2: Week 3: Week 4: Week 5: Week 6: Week 7: Week 8: Read in workbook sections: Orientation, 1,2, and 3; Practice Test 1 Go over practice test 1, Start diagnostic Math tests, section 3,5,7 and go over them. Read sections 9, 10, and 12. Practice tests 1,3,6 and go over them. Practice tests over English, sections 1,3,5 and go over them. Read sections 6,7,8, and 9. Diagnostic test 2, sections1,2,3,4,5,6 and go over them. Read sections 13,14 plus worksheet Test sections 2,4,5 plus worksheet 3.2 Work together on practice tests 1,3,6 and worksheet 3.3 Week 9: Work on practice tests, 3.4 worksheet Week 10: Practice test 2,4,7 and go over them Week 11: Work together on practice tests, 5.1 worksheet Week 12: Final test for a grade, includes Math and English both. COURSE MATERIALS: MAJOR TEXTS, PRINCIPAL MATERIALS AND FILMS KEY TEXTS: Semester One The Princeton Review – Cracking the SAT * Parents should contact the teacher or department chair to discuss concerns with texts. If required, the teacher will provide a substitute text of comparable length that approximates the stated academic purpose. Selected essays, short stories, poems and articles will be used to teachers to augment major units. COURSE TITLE Revision: 1 Page 2 of 2