The student will then take the techniques, strategies and skills taught in the 1 1/2 hour review appointment and apply them to another proctored real past test for homework. The student will return for one more session reviewing stategy, and explaining errors and solutions.
INFORMATION ISEE:
Synonyms
The directions tell you to choose the best answer. The correct answer won't necessarily be a perfect fit, but it will work better than the other choices.
Sentence Completions
Don't look at the choices until you've read the sentence and tried to guess what the missing word or words should be. Then scan the answers, looking for the one that means the same as your guess.
Reading Comprehension
Complete one passage at a time. Answer all the questions for the passage you have just read before moving to another passage. There is no time to go back and read again.
Math Multiple-Choice
Look for shortcuts. Math problems test your math reasoning, not your ability to make endless calculations. If you find yourself calculating too much, you've probably missed a shortcut that would have made your work easier.
Quantitative Comparisons
Variables stay constant. Sound strange? Here's what we mean: A variable that appears in both columns will always have the same meaning in each column.
Essay
Your first draft is your only draft. There is no time to rewrite it, so organize your thoughts before you begin writing by creating an outline.
INFORMATION SSAT
General
Know the difference between a guess and an educated guess. There is a quarter-point penalty for wrong answers, so only make educated guesses. If you can eliminate one or more answers, your chances of choosing correctly are that much greater.
Relax the night before the test
Don't cram. Studying at the last minute will only stress you out. Go to a movie or hang out with a friend — anything to get your mind off of the test!
Test Specific
Verbal
Never choose an answer because it is the one word you don’t recognize. Sometimes, the correct answer is the easiest and most obvious word.
Reading Comprehension
Answer the easiest questions first. Start with the vocabulary questions, move on to questions that refer to details in the passage, and then answer the questions that ask about the main idea of a passage.
Quantitative Mathematics
Leave your calculator at home. You won’t be able to use it. Instead, use the space provided in the test booklet for scratch work.