Upcoming Classes
Knewton runs several sections at the same time for your convenience. You choose a section with a schedule that meets your needs, but you can always switch sections if need be. Can't make any classes that week? Not a problem, everything is always available on demand.
For May 1, 2010 Exam
| Start date | End date | Days | Time (EST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2010 | Apr 20, 2010 | Tues & Thurs | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Mar 20, 2010 | Apr 24, 2010 | Sat & Sun | 11:00 am - 1:30 pm |
| Mar 20, 2010 | Apr 24, 2010 | Sat & Sun | 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm |
| Mar 22, 2010 | Apr 21, 2010 | Mon & Weds | 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Mar 23, 2010 | Apr 22, 2010 | Tues & Thurs | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Mar 23, 2010 | Apr 23, 2010 | Tues & Thurs | 9:30 pm - 12:00 am |
For June 5, 2010 Exam
| Start date | End date | Days | Time (EST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2010 | Jun 2, 2010 | Wednesdays | 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Apr 7, 2010 | May 26, 2010 | Mon & Wed | 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Apr 12, 2010 | May 26, 2010 | Mon & Wed | 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Apr 24, 2010 | May 23, 2010 | Sat & Sun | 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm |
| Apr 27, 2010 | May 27, 2010 | Tue & Thu | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Apr 27, 2010 | May 27, 2010 | Tue & Thu | 10:00 pm - 12:30am |
Lesson Syllabus
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Lesson Name(s)
Lesson Description(s)
1
Intro to the SAT
An overview of what the SAT tests, how it's scored, and how understanding the structure of the exam can lead to score improvements.
Math: PIN
The Knewton math strategies. How knowing more than one way to work through questions gives you a better chance to succeed.
2
Writing: Good Sentences
An introduction to how correct sentences are presented on the SAT, with a special focus on how you can identify the important components of good grammatical sentences.
Reading: An Approach for Reading Well
Instruction on actively engaging the reading questions on the SAT. You'll learn how to approach RC passages and Sentence Completion questions.
3
Writing: Singular and Plural
Heard of Subject-Verb agreement? You'll learn all you need to know.
Math: Number Properties
A look at how understanding the properties of numbers—such as positive and negative, even and odd, and prime numbers—are presented on the SAT.
4
Reading: Short and Long Passages
How the SAT expects you to engage different lengths of passage texts and how to efficiently approach these passages.
Math: Rates, Ratios, Percentages
Math instruction on work rates, ratios, and percentages—and how to strategically answer these questions accurately.
5
Writing: Essay
In-depth analysis of how you should approach the essay portion of the Writing section.
Reading: Sentence Correction Strategies, Paired Passages
Instruction on the advanced strategies surrounding Sentence Completion questions, as well as a thorough look at paired passages.
6
Writing: Modifiers
Focus on the grammar rules surrounding modifiers and how the SAT tests these concepts.
Math: Number Lines and XY-Plane
Math instruction on the coordinate plane, including a look at question concerning slope, range, and number lines.
7
Reading: Various Passage Types
Understanding the different types of writing styles conveyed through RC passages and the particular questions that accompany each.
Math: Geometry
You'll get instruction on how the SAT tests circles, triangles, quadrilaterals, and solids.
8
Writing: Linking Items/Parallelism
Focused instruction on linking and comparing items correctly in good sentences.
Math: Functions, Invented Symbols
A look at how functions, quadratics, and complex equations with invented symbols are tested on the SAT.
9
Reading Passages: Medium, Long, and Pairs
Advanced reading techniques to apply to SAT passage types.
Math: Probability, Counting, Inequalities
A look at how chance, logic, inequalities, and counting problems are presented on the SAT.
10
Writing: Strategies/Tells
An extensive look at how to identify grammatically-incorrect sentences on the SAT and how to correct them.
Review
A comprehensive review of the structure and concepts tested by the SAT—and Knewton's strategies for mastering them.
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