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TEST PREPARATION at ACE ACADEMICS for STUDENTS and ADULTS

Are test prep classes an effective approach for helping every student attain the highest scores possible?
Would individualized test prep be a better fit for you?
At Ace Academics, we know that some students won’t reach their potential as just one of the crowd.

Each Ace student feels like our only student.  We prepare them for their tests one individual at a time.
We measure how far you’ve come, as well as how far you want to go!

STEP-by-STEP PREP the ACE WAY

We administer a diagnostic test before instructions even begins:

Pre-tests provide a benchmark that allows us to measure progress
Pre-tests reveal strengths already present and areas that require strengthening

We use reliable practice tests to review and re-teach every skill:

Actual test questions are much more effective learning tools than general subject reviews
Every practice question provides another chance to experience the final test experience in advance

We re-test frequently in a well-supervised setting at no additional charge:

Practice test opportunities demonstrate progress and provide encouragement
Practice test results lead to re-focused effort and new strategies that target areas needing more effort

We partner with students during the preparation process:

Students are encouraged to observe their own learning and what strategies work for them as individuals
Students benefit from constant interaction with tutors who engage in personalized guidance, not lecturing

We are experts at teaching students how to respond to Essay Questions:

We provide a rubric (detailed guide) that describes every element of an effective written response
Our unique error pattern recognition system identifies problems that students can learn to eliminate

We know that each test differs and how to apply strategies that work for each:

Some tests penalize for guessing and some don’t; skills tested vary from test to test
Strategies for gaining maximum points apply to all tests, but are especially useful for some

 

Individualized Instruction; Effective, Customized Test-Taking Strategies; Frequent Progress Measurement

TAKING A TEST?  GIVE IT YOUR BEST!  WITH STEP-BY-STEP PREP AT ACE ACADEMICS!

At Ace Academics, we prepare students for successful standardized testing individually and in small groups. We offer preparation for tests such as the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam), the HPST (High School Placement Test), and the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test).  Our courses cover subject area fortification and test-taking strategy rehearsals, and provide multiple practice test opportunities.  We begin by benchmarking each student’s performance level and preparing a customized plan to raise scores in targeted areas. We employ the process of meta-cognition by which students observe their own thought processes to learn how they learn.

ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) Preparation - Grades 4 to 12

In this course, students will learn to become stakeholders in the standardized testing process by understanding what these tests measure and how to improve their scores.  They will sharpen their test-taking strategies and apply prior knowledge to the subject areas before them, recognizing which skill sets to draw upon in order to answer test questions correctly.

Learning Objectives

• Students will learn how to read and comprehend standardized test questions and apply their knowledge to practice test questions successfully.

Learning Outcomes:

• Students will raise their standardized test scores in targeted areas.

HPST (High School Placement Test) Preparation - Grades 7 and 8

In this course, students will learn to apply proven test-taking strategies to the subject areas before them and draw upon their own know-how as well as new knowledge to answer test questions correctly.  According to their individual needs, students will build vocabulary, improve reading comprehension, and expand logical reasoning and cognitive skills.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will learn how to read and comprehend standardized test questions and apply prior and new knowledge to practice tests successfully. Students will sharpen their critical thinking skills and learn to use logical reasoning to answer standardized test questions.

Learning Outcomes:

• Students will raise their standardized test scores in targeted areas.

SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) Preparation - Grades 9 to 12

In this course, students will learn how to hone their test-taking skills using proven strategies and multiple, valid practice opportunities.  According to their individual needs, students will build vocabulary, improve reading comprehension, expand logical reasoning and cognitive skills, and write a compelling essay in the classic format.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will learn to compound prior knowledge and new, relevant knowledge, and apply it to practice tests successfully.  Students will sharpen their critical thinking skills and learn to use logical reasoning to answer standardized test questions. Students will learn how to compose and write thoughtful, interesting essays in the25 to 30 minutes allowed by the test instrument.

Learning Outcomes:

• Students will raise their test scores in targeted areas.

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