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Category:
Test Prep & College Readiness
Grade Levels:
(Grades 5th-8th)
Final Projects or Artifacts:
The final project can include: A Personalized SSAT Study Plan – A structured outline of goals, strengths, and targeted areas for improvement based on practice results. A Full-Length Practice Test Analysis – A detailed breakdown of performance on timed practice exams, including error patterns and strategy adjustments. A Vocabulary and Reading Journal – A collection of new vocabulary, analogy practice, and reading comprehension reflections. A Writing Sample Portfolio – Multiple timed writing responses with revisions and feedback to demonstrate improvement.
Program Requirements:
Program Description:
This course is designed to prepare students for the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) by strengthening skills in verbal reasoning, reading comprehension, quantitative reasoning, and writing. Students will review key concepts in vocabulary, analogies, critical reading, and math problem-solving, while developing effective test-taking strategies, including time management and question analysis. The course also prepares students for the writing sample, focusing on organization, clarity, and expression. Through structured lessons, practice tests, and personalized feedback, students will build confidence and improve performance across all sections of the SSAT.