SAT Math Preparation

Student Studying

SAT Math Preparation Tips

Here are a few tips to assist students during tutoring sessions. 

  1. Bring a calculator if you have one.

  2. Attend at least three to four session to improve your scores.

  3. Bring a snack and drink for a mid-morning break. Vending machines are also available. 




Replace Aptitude

Replace aptitude with hard work as a measure of success (effort-based learning)

Set Goals & Acknowledge

Set goals and acknowledge accomplishments

Engage & Question

Engage critical thinking and problem-solving through questioning, discussion, and evidence-based reasoning

Present

Present, model and discuss authentic learning

The Instructors

Focused

Keep the discussion focused and intellectually responsible

Stimulate

Stimulate the discussion with probing questions

Draw

Draw as many students as possible into the discussion

Question

Question student-to-student, probe, use evidence and knowledge to develop ideas

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