SAT BASICS
This college admissions test is the focus of our camp.
What is the SAT?
Taking slow breaths before a test helps reduce this feeling.
What is stress/anxiety?
Before solving a math problem, the first step is usually to do this.
What is read the question carefully?
The main idea tells you what the passage is mostly about.
What is the main idea?
Getting a good night's sleep before the SAT helps improve this.
What is focus/concentration?
The SAT is now taken primarily on this format.
What is digital/computer-based?
This technique involves tightening and relaxing muscle groups.
What is Progressive Muscle Relaxation?
This strategy helps you eliminate wrong answer choices.
What is process of elimination?
Looking back into the passage for evidence is called this.
What is finding textual evidence?
Arriving early to the test center can reduce this.
What is stress/anxiety?
What are the two major sections of the SAT
Reading & Writing and Math
A positive statement such as "I am prepared and capable" is called this.
What is an affirmation?
If you're stuck on a question, it is often smart to do this and return later.
What is skip it and come back?
This reading strategy encourages students to answer based on the passage rather than personal opinions.
What is using evidence-based reasoning?
Bringing this document is important for SAT testing.
What is an acceptable photo ID?
Colleges often use SAT scores alongside grades, activities, and essays in what process?
What is college admissions?
Deep breathing helps activate this part of your nervous system, helping you feel calmer.
What is the relaxation response?
SAT math questions often test problem-solving more than this.
What is memorization?
A strong SAT reader pays attention to the author's purpose and this.
What is tone?
A student should spend all their time on one difficult question.
What is False?
True or False: One SAT score completely determines whether you get into college.
What is False?
Name one mindfulness strategy discussed today.
What is deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, positive affirmations, visualization, etc.?
This tool is allowed on the SAT and can save valuable time.
What is the built-in Desmos calculator?
True or False: Every correct answer can be supported by evidence from the passage.
What is True?
Name one strategy that can help you perform your best on the SAT.
What is time management, deep breathing, positive self-talk, process of elimination, getting enough sleep, eating breakfast