Preparing for college entrance exams can be a daunting experience for all high school students, but especially for those with learning disabilities and/or ADHD. Research indicates that while students with learning disabilities many times master curriculum, their success is often hindered by the fact that they do not identify the structures and strategies necessary to utilize when taking college entrance exams.
St. Louis LDA’s individualized ACT/SAT preparation sessions are designed to explicitly teach students these structures and strategies. Topics include:
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Design and structure of the actual test
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How to manage time when taking the test
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Phrasing of possible questions and possible answers
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General review of high school content
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Tools to help maneuver through and take the test
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Reading comprehension strategies
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Written language strategies
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Math strategies
Students attend sessions twice a week with a certified special educator. If the student has a diagnosis, the tutor will gather and review information from the student, student’s parents, IEP, and/or diagnostic testing report in order to meet the student’s needs. Content covered may vary depending on the needs of the student. In addition to the topics listed above, students will also have the opportunity to take several practice tests and practice skills that are assessed in both the ACT and SAT. The length of the individualized preparation course will be determined by the needs of the student.
For more information on scheduling or to request a contract, call our office at 314-966-3088 or Click Here.
The Real ACT Prep Guide and The Official SAT Study Guide, 2nd Edition will be utilized in the sessions. Students are required to purchase their own copies of the study guides.