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Do you have test anxiety or just need an overview before you take the SAT® or ACT® exam? Wake Tech can help. We have structured programs to help you prepare, review and practice testing:

  • Credentialed faculty with 30+ years of experience
  • Immediate, personalized feedback to allow you to focus your efforts
  • Small group instruction that builds confidence
  • Opportunities to hone skills and master test-taking strategies
  • Practice tests to measure progress and identify strengths and weaknesses during the course
  • Weekend scheduling at convenient times

All books, materials and practice tests are included in the price of the course.

SAT/ACT Exam Prep Courses

SAT Exam Prep

  • Course ID: CSP-4000GV2
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
Register now for the SAT exam prep course, featuring in-person and small-group instruction from experienced faculty. Learn test-taking strategies, review content, and receive personalized feedback in a small classroom setting. This class is intended for ages 16 or older.

Course Objectives

Learn test taking strategies to prepare them to boost their chance of a higher test score.


Outline of instruction

Day 1
1) Introduction
a) Administrative
b) Discuss scores and target scores
c) Discuss major focus
2) Untimed practice test (subject specific)
a) Use Circle First strategy*
b) Encourage students to skip and come back
Break (15 min.)
c) Review correct answer choices
d) Identify cause of wrong answers
3) Overview of subject specific test
a) Time limit
i) Overall
ii) Per question
b) Types of questions
c) Format of questions/answers
d) General strategies for testing
i) Circle First
ii) Consistent-C
Break (15 min)
4) Timed practice test
a) Review answers
b) If time permits, go over mistakes
5) Assign practice test for homework

Day 2/3
1) Review homework practice test. Go over questions students don't understand.
2) Introduce students to online resources. Explain how to get to them and how to use them for study.
a) http://www.englishgrammar.org/
b) https://www.khanacademy.org/ (for SAT)
c) http://www.mathplanet.com/
d) http://blog.prepscholar.com/the-only-actual-science-you-have-to-know-fo… (ACT Science)
3) Untimed practice test
Break (15 min)
4) Skill or test-specific instruction
5) Timed practice test
Break (15 min.)
6) Review answer choices. Students work in groups to figure out correct answers for missed questions
7) Go over questions groups cannot figure out. Model using a website like one listed above.
8) Assign practice test as homework


Contact Hours

18

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

None

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Text and Supplies Needed

The Official SAT Study Guide

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

High School students preparing to take the SAT.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

CSP-4000GZ2

CSP-4000GY2


Course Contact Information

Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

SAT Math Cram Jam

  • Course ID: CSP-4000GY2
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
Register now for this math-intensive SAT exam prep course. The course features in-person, small-group instruction from experienced faculty. Learn test-taking strategies, review content, and get personalized feedback in a small classroom setting. This class is intended for ages 16 or older.

Course Objectives

learn math test taking strategies to prepare them to boost their chance of a higher test score.


Outline of instruction

Introduction and Algebra

Problem Solving & data Analysis, begin Advanced Math

Advanced Math cont., Geometry and Trigonometry concepts


Contact Hours

6

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

None

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Text and Supplies Needed

The Official SAT Study Guide

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

High School students preparing to take the SAT exams.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

CSP-4000GZ2

CSP-4000GV2


Course Contact Information

Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

SAT English Cram Jam

  • Course ID: CSP-4000GZ2
  • Overview
  • Course Outline
  • Requirements
  • Intended Audience
  • More Details
Register now for this English-intensive SAT exam prep course. The course features in-person, small-group instruction from experienced faculty. Learn test-taking strategies, review content, and get personalized feedback in a small classroom setting. This class is intended for ages 16 or older.

Course Objectives

learn english test taking strategies to prepare them to boost their chance of a higher test score.


Outline of instruction

Introduction and Reading Test

Writing Test

Essay Test


Contact Hours

6

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

None

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Text and Supplies Needed

The Official SAT Study Guide

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

High School students preparing to take the SAT.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Related Courses

CSP-4000GY2

CSP-4000GV2


Course Contact Information

Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

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