SAT Preparation Workshop

Sample Schedule

The schedule is flexible, depending upon the size and enthusiasm of the group and the overall age of the students attending. More participation and more questions may result in a longer workshop, which is good thing. Students remember what they do, so I encourage active participation and questions from everyone.

It can be very helpful for parents who are attending the workshop to ask questions and share tips and test-taking stories. Their willingness to speak up and ask questions can help shy students feel that it's okay not to know everything, and to understand that questions are both welcome and helpful.

Morning Session—(2 hours)

Introduction
Discussion of general test-taking techniques and tips
Focus on verbal skills and ways to approach each type of question found in the writing section of the SAT.
Q&A

Lunch

Afternoon Session—(1.5 hours)

Focus on math.
Techniques for approaching multiple choice problems.
How to approach grid-ins, These "student-produced response questions," require that you solve a problem and write in the answer.
Q&A

Workshops are usually scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., but can be scheduled differently as needed. Large groups (over 20 students) usually need more time than smaller groups. If the workshop site is available for 5 hours, this allows plenty of time for the workshop, questions, lunch, and any room set-up / clean-up that is necessary.