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SAT & Pre-SAT Mathematics 2011 / 2012

SAT & Pre-SAT Mathematics 2011 / 2012. HTCC Education Team. Manish Nathwani. Sanjay Srivastava. Agenda. Objectives Schedule Homework Expectations Test / Exam Q&A. Objectives. Emphasis on learning methodology and gaining deeper understanding vs. memorizing

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SAT & Pre-SAT Mathematics 2011 / 2012

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  1. SAT & Pre-SATMathematics 2011 / 2012 HTCC Education Team Manish Nathwani Sanjay Srivastava

  2. Agenda • Objectives • Schedule • Homework • Expectations • Test / Exam • Q&A HTCC Education Team

  3. Objectives • Emphasis on learning methodology and gaining deeper understanding vs. memorizing • Individual Growth vs. Rank in The Classroom • Have Fun Learning in a Safe Environment ! • Encourage a “healthy” competition Pre-SAT Mathematics - HTCC Education Team

  4. Curriculum / Syllabus • Pre-SAT • Aimed at 5th / 6th Grade Students • Targeting 8th Grade to Pre-Algebra Mathematics Curriculum • SAT • Aimed at 7th – 9th Grade Students • Targeting Algebra I / II Mathematics Curriculum • Basic Trigonometry (Time Permitting) Pre-SAT Mathematics - HTCC Education Team

  5. Pre-SAT Curriculum • Pecent, Ratio and Proportions • Simple 1- and 2-step Equations • Angles & Relationships • Simple Geometry • Polygons & Circles, Area, Perimeter • 3D Geometry Basics • Shapes, Surface Areas, Volumes • Coordinate Geometry • Linear Equations, Slopes/ Gradients HTCC Education Team

  6. Pre-SAT Curriculum • Pythagorean Theorem • Basic Concepts • Inequalities • Introduction to System of Equations • Basic Word Problems • Provided throughout assignments and combines mathematical concepts discussed above HTCC Education Team

  7. SAT Curriculum • Basics of Algebra Multi-Step Equations • Equations • Linear, Quadratic, Logarithmic, Exponential • Set Theory • Exponents • Functions • Linear, Quadratic, Exponential, Logarithmic • Logarithms HTCC Education Team

  8. SAT Curriculum • Polynomials • Sequences & Series • Transformations • Reflection, Rotation, Translation, Dilation • Matrices • Advanced System of Linear Equations / Inequalities HTCC Education Team

  9. SAT Curriculum • Introduction to Trigonometry • Advanced Word Problems • Provided throughout assignments and combines mathematical concepts discussed above HTCC Education Team

  10. Schedule • Prompt start on Sundays 11am • Students should be ready to start with Homework handed in from prior week by 10.55am • Only 1 hour • Approx.15 mins after class for questions HTCC Education Team

  11. Homework • Goals • Emphasis on reinforcement of material learnt during class • Extra challenge • Essential preparation for mid-term and finals • 10-30 questions on most weeks depending on subject matter and complexity • Multiple Choice or Open-Ended • Made available online for download • PDF or MS Word HTCC Education Team

  12. Homework (contd.) • Study Notes are sometimes provided • Students should take notes in class as well • Parents need to ensure receipt and timely completion • Email if not received or unable to access documents • Email addresses: • Primary as parents • Secondary (optional) kids HTCC Education Team

  13. Homework (contd.) • Homework Marking • Need volunteers • Parents will need to mark their own children’s work in the meantime • Answer Sheets will be provided online but will require parent’s personal Email Address(es) HTCC Education Team

  14. Homework (contd.) • Return Homework • By following week • Late homework places undue pressure on volunteers • Marked homework • returned the following week • scores are provided • should be retained for future reference – useful for Mid-Term and Finals HTCC Education Team

  15. Expectations: What Can You Do ? • Encourage participation • Good manners • Respect for time and instruction provided • Attend to Learn and Grow • Patience • Parental Support • Attendance • Homework / Timely Completion • Monitor • Keep an eye on your child’s progress • assess if class is appropriate HTCC Education Team

  16. Expectations: What Can You Do ? (contd.) • Note-Taking • Study Notes sometimes provided • Students are all expected to take notes • Early Communication • Difficulties with homework • Unable to receive / open • Be Flexible • Homework might arrive by Tue/Wed • Some weeks no homework HTCC Education Team

  17. Concerns • Not Enough Homework • Homework Not Challenging Enough • Children of Varying Abilities • But Don’t Forget • This is extra-curricular • Run on a voluntary basis • Parental feedback / support is key HTCC Education Team

  18. Test / Exam • Mid-Term • Jan 2012 • 1 hour • Based on all material from assignments to date • Finals • May 2012 • 1 ½ hours • Based on entire year’s work HTCC Education Team

  19. Q & A HTCC Education Team

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