TEST PREP

GRADES 3 - 8

It’s the night before the test. You help your child cram until 11:00 p.m. Will she score as high as a student that has been studying at home for months?

Actually, you may be surprised to find out that they could perform similarly. Without proper training, hours studying independently are often wasted time. But what if you want your child to test their absolute best?

Test-taking is a skill that requires proper instruction and practice. Students must develop test-taking skills early in their academic career, so that they have the skills to prepare for more difficult tests later on. But sometimes, students who study longer, and have a deeper understanding of the topics, actually score lower on tests than students who don’t study at all.

Remember: tests do not accurately show how well a student understands the topic being tested. More accurately, they show how well a student understands what they’re being asked. Further, each test is different, compounding the confusion for students who are untrained in testing.

Observe the following data on 2019 New York State Test results in NYC:

Only 45% of students scored proficiently in English (3 or higher)

Only 47% of students scored proficiently in Math (3 or higher)

What do these percentages truly mean? On both Math and English, the average NYC student scored a 2. This shows a lack of proficiency in the subject, but it also shows something more interesting: no familiarity with the test format.

Unfortunately, the Board of Education has not created curriculum to align with standardized tests. Children who seamlessly test well during the school year do not necessarily test well on the State Tests. At Sanidas Tutoring, we offer State Test Prep, where we focus on mastery of material as well as fundamental testing techniques that students will use on the State Test, SHSAT, SAT, and throughout college.

In our State Test Prep course, we focus on test format and test-taking strategies, so that students are prepared to perform their best.

What we cover:

• Mastering all necessary ELA and Mathematics techniques at each grade level

• Understanding the dynamics of a question

• Understanding choice creation (a test-creator’s perspective)

• Mastering choice manipulation

• Timing and scantron techniques

• 2:2 vs 1:3 answer choice ratios

• The Difficult Question Answering Algorithm

• The Checking Answers Algorithm

In our class, students will take multiple practice tests, focusing on challenging and tricky questions. They will practice identification of answer choice ratios, and will use deletion techniques to drive towards correct answers.

Test-taking is a lifelong skill. Our job market is changing rapidly, and the best jobs require extensive credentials. Your child will likely spend more years in school, which means more time to either stress over tests, or enjoy acing them.

Assure your child faces every test with confidence, and with tricks up their sleeve! Ask about our State Test Prep today.

This course prepares middle schoolers for the Specialized High School Admissions Test.

Description:

The SHSAT is the only tool used to evaluate students applying to prestigious New York high schools. Our instructors work with each middle school student to ensure that he/she has the knowledge and confidence needed to secure an excellent score. The Specialized High Schools that require the SHSAT are:

• Bronx High School of Science

• Brooklyn Latin School

• Brooklyn Technical High School

• High School for Math, Science and Engineering at City College

• High School for American Studies at Lehman College

• Queens High School for Sciences at York College

• Staten Island Technical High School

• Stuyvesant High School

This program is held as a small class or in a 1-on-1 session.

Our 1-on-1 SAT Prep is designed to improve students’ performance on all three sections of the SAT exam.

Description:

Colleges use the SAT to identify qualified students. Excellent scores can guarantee a great impression on any college application. Our instructors tailor the intensive curriculum to each student’s needs, ensuring improvement in math, reading, and writing. And the program doesn’t end with the exam—our instructors are here to advise students on every step of the application and acceptance process.

Many students see the SAT as the most important and stressful test that they’ll ever have to take. It’s the gold standard by which colleges identify qualified students, and an excellent score can guarantee a strong first impression for the school of their dreams.

Today’s students are extremely busy, and they often maintain a very tight schedule. We offer SAT test prep online as a convenient solution for students who want remote support. Students can cut down on unnecessary commute time and become test-taking pros from home or wherever there’s WiFi. Call today to learn more!

We have programs to help students score highly on a multitude of private school tests and get into the school of their choice.

Description:

Top-tier private and Catholic schools use special tests for their admissions process as well. This creates a competitive environment and a ranking system for these private schools. We've had great success in guiding students to achieve their potential on these tests and receive admissions letters from their dream high schools.

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