Study Strategies
2959
Prerequisite:
None.
Open to: Grade 11 and 1st semester of
grade 12.
Note: This course does not fulfill
the three-year English graduation requirement.
Study
Strategies is for students who want to improve their performance on standardized
tests such as the PSAT, ACT, and SAT. The program includes small and large group
instruction in reading comprehension, grammar, usage, and vocabulary
development. In addition, brief reviews of the math and science reasoning
sections occur. This course directly
prepares students for college admissions tests.
There is no homework for this class.
All practice tests will be completed during class time.
Students will also attend an orientation in the College and
During
first semester, instruction is given in small and large group sessions focusing
on the PSAT and ACT. Individual
instructors determine with the class the focus given to each of these tests.
During second semester, attention turns to the SAT and more individualized
instruction is provided depending on the needs of the students.
Students earn ½ credit per semester
for 2-day enrollment. Classes will be scheduled opposite science lab periods.
Grades are pass/fail only.
Teachers: