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The Skills We Improve And How These Gains Will Help Test Scores

Our SAT test prep course draws from a library of fifty different reading, language and reasoning exercises covering the skills listed below and others, to develop an individualized protocol for each child. Even the slightest of weakness in any of skills listed below is an opportunity to improve SAT test scores.

We can boost the following skills that directly influence test scores:

Processing speed. Clearly the faster a student can work through the material the more time there is to think.

Reading accuracy and speed. Being able to read questions accurately and with the right meaning without having to re-read is another over-looked weakness in many students. Constant re-reading of complicated text is a time killer, and of course inaccurate or incomplete reading comprehension is a point destroyer.

Reading comprehension with metacognition, critical or inferential reading. Being able to read comfortably enough to think critically while reading -- called metacognition -- and to draw the correct inferences from text is a major part of what is being tested in the Critical Reading section of the SAT and any other exam testing cognitive abilities.

Abstract thinking and reasoning. Reasoning skills are tested heavily in the Critical Reading section and both skills come into play in the essay section. If essays are a particular concern, Gemm will add writing assignments to the Test Fundamentals protocol.

Impulsiveness. Careless errors are the cause of many a test let-down. Reading each answer to a multiple choice question before picking an answer, carefully reading instructions and questions, are all skills that can be improved.

Attention stamina. The SAT, ACT and ISEE are all tests of stamina. Being able to stay engaged for long periods is critical.

Working memory, retention . Multiple choice requires good working memory skills. This is often the hidden weak link in the learning make up of many children and a skill that can be improved.

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Scholastic Assessment Test "SAT"

The SAT is used as a standard for colleges and universities to measure a student's reasoning abilities and predict college performance. The SAT tests math and verbal reasoning abilities, and compares it to the abilities of students from other high-schools. Each of the 2 sections on the SAT are scored from 200(lowest) to 800(highest), for a maximum of 1600.

SAT: Subject Tests

The SAT Subject Tests are 1-hour exams that include 5 subject categories: English, Mathematics, History, Science, and Foreign Languages. The SAT II has grown in importance, and is now a major component to most schools' admissions and course placement processes.

Students are often required to take 3 SAT II subject tests, in addition to the SAT I. Subject Tests are scheduled 6 times a year.


Preliminary SAT/National Merit Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT)

The PSAT is usually written by high-school sophomores and juniors each October. PSAT scores are used as a general prediction for future SAT scores. PSAT scores range from 20 to 80. To compare a PSAT score with a SAT score, multiply by 10.


American College Testing Program "ACT"

The ACT test consists of four 35-50 minute tests in English, math, reading, and science reasoning. ACT scores range from 36 to 1 (lowest). The ACT test acceptance as a substitute for the SAT I is expanding. Consult with your high-school counselor for specific colleges.

Advanced Placement "AP"

These 3-hour long Advanced Placement exams are based on AP high-school classes. The College Board administers these tests each May. The AP Exam scores range from 1 to 5. An AP score of 4 or above can allow high-school students to receive an initial college credit for the subject. Consult with your high-school counselor for specific colleges and allowed credits.

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