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Mock SAT Review. Mock SAT/ACT Review. What this presentation will cover. Interpreting your Revolution Prep Mock SAT/ACT results Using the structure of the SAT/ACT to your advantage Why does the SAT/ACT matter, anyway? Next Steps: Testing timeline and prep options.
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Mock SAT Review Mock SAT/ACT Review
What this presentation will cover • Interpreting your Revolution Prep Mock SAT/ACT results • Using the structure of the SAT/ACT to your advantage • Why does the SAT/ACT matter, anyway? • Next Steps: Testing timeline and prep options
Understanding the Score Report • Revolution ID number & form code • Section scores – range from 200-800 • Essay score – ranges from 2 to 12; the essay score is 1/3 of the writing score • Total score – sum of the three section scores
Understanding the Score Report • Revolution ID number & form code • Section scores – range from 1-36 • Essay score – ranges from 2 to 12; essay score does not impact the composite score • Total score – average of the four section scores
SAT Answer Breakdown Subsection Question number and type Right answer, student answer SAT key at bottom of page:
ACT Answer Breakdown ACT SECTION Subsection Question number and type Right answer, student answer ACT Key at bottom of page:
Detailed Analysis • Question type analysis • Specific topic analysis • List of missed questions
Student Essay • Question type analysis • Specific topic analysis • Actual essay reproduced • Comments from reader
Error Log • Student worksheet for reviewing test • Figuring out WHY you made a • mistake is critically important!
The SAT Reasoning Test Writing 2 10 minutes Critical Reading 3 20 minutes Essay 25 minutes Math 3 20 minutes Critical Reading 1 25 minutes Experimental Section 25 minutes Total Time: 3 hours, 45 minutes Math 1 25 minutes Writing 1 25 minutes Critical Reading 2 25 minutes Math 2 25 minutes
SAT Scoring • Three sub-scores: Math, Critical Reading, and Writing • Each sub-section is scaled from 200-800 • The national average for each section is roughly 500 (1500 total)
SAT Scoring • One raw score point gained for each correct answer • 1/4 raw point taken away for each incorrect multiple choice answer • No penalty or gain for omitted questions or incorrect answers on grid-ins
The SAT Essay • 25 Minutes • Surprise prompt Essay Test Strategies 1. Read the prompt 2. Take a point & STICK TO IT 3. Let I-B-C be your guide!
The ACT Science 35 minutes Reading 35 minutes Total Time: 2 hours, 55 minutes English 45 minutes Total Time with Essay: 3 hours, 25 minutes Math 60 minutes
ACT Scoring • The ACT has four sections: English, Reading, Math,and Science, as well as an optional essay • Each section is scored on a scale from 1 to 36 • The national average for each section is roughly 21
The Science Test • Not a science test! • Ability to interpret charts and graphs Passage I Measles is an extremely contagious viral infection spread by the respiratory route. Figure 1 shows the course of measles from time of exposure to recovery from the infection. After recovery from measles, the infected individual develops immunity or resistance to re-infection. Figure 1 shows the development of immunity indicated by the antibody level.
The “Optional” ACT Essay • 30 Minutes • One essay prompt asking you to take a position • Prompts are typically about a school-related issue Essay Test Strategies 1. Read the prompt 2. Take a point & STICK TO IT 3. Let I-B-C be your guide!
Why does Testing Matter? Small input Big output Other= 1,000 hrs. Other 15-35% Transcript 50% Standardized Testing = 10 hrs. Standardized Testing 15-35% Transcript = 8,000 hrs. Standardized tests are the biggest “bang for the buck” part of the college admissions process.
Testing Timeline Sophomore Year Junior Year Senior Year
Revolution Opportunities • Upcoming Group Courses at La Costa Canyon HS • Prep for May 4th SAT – Begins March 16th: Wednesdays 6-9pm and Saturdays 9am-1pm • Prep for June 1st SAT- Begins April 25th: Thursdays 6-9pm and Saturdays 9am-1pm • Prep for June 8th ACT- Begins April 27th: Tuesdays 6-9pm and Saturdays 9am-1pm • Upcoming Summer Accelerated Course at San Dieguito Academy • Prep during the summer – Begins July 9th: check website for full schedule www.revolutionprep.com (only 3-4 weeks) • Private Tutoring • Call ASAP for tutor matching – based on your schedule and preferences
Revolution Opportunities • Upcoming Mock SAT or ACT at San Dieguito Academy • Saturday, March 30th– Sign up at www.revolutionprep.com or call 877-REV-PREP. Cost is $10. Results available after 1 week! • At your convenience, call us and we can get your set up with a practice SAT or practice ACT exam at your convenience!
Questions?Call Karin Tran at 310-804-3032 or email karin.tran@revolutionprep.com