SAT/ACT Prep Syllabus
SAT Prep is a one (1) semester course – 1/2credit
Instructors: Mrs. Dana Walker (math) and Ms. Jan Williamson (reading and writing)
Textbooks:
Reading and Writing Workout for the SAT
Math Workout for the SAT
SAT/ACT Prep is designed to help prepare students for the SAT and ACT tests. In addition to reviewing
verbal and mathematical skills assessed on the tests, students will learn test-taking strategies specific to
the tests. Material will include samples with explanations, grading rubrics, practice tests with complete
multiple choice assessments, essay prompts, and study resources. Independent practice is followed by
guided collaborative review. Upon successful completion, students will possess the tools necessary to
complete the SAT and/or ACT to the best of their ability.
It is recommended that students register at www.collegeboard.org to have access to additional practice
items and the SAT question of the day. This is a free resource to all students.
Students will work with each teacher in a three week rotation. Dates are listed below.
Williamson
Sept. 2, 4, 8, 10, 12, 16, and 18
Oct. 14, 16, 20, 22, 24, 28, and 30
Dec. 2, 4, 8, 10, 12, 16, and 18
Walker
Sept. 22, 24, 26, 30, Oct. 2, 6, 8, and 10
Nov. 6, 10, 12, 14, 18, 20, 24
Jan. 6, 8, 12, 14, 16, and 20
The first day of each three week rotation, students will take a modified pretest. Skills and items will be
practiced during the rotation ending with a post test to measure improvement. A rubric will be used to
assess these tests. The pretest is worth a 100. The posttest will be graded and scaled using the rubric
below.
Posttest: 100 with 60 point increase
95 with 45 point increase
90 with 30 point increase
85 with 15 point increase
80 with no increase
Grading percentages:
Tests
Quizzes
Class assessments
30%
30%
40%
Expectations: Students taking this course should be interested in improving their scores on the SAT
and/ACT tests. This means participation is required and effort is expected. This is not a study hall.
Rules and policies of KWHS will be adhered to at all times.