In this series, I will cover the various topics in SAT Reading / Writing with a focus on unique, innovative exercises (some powered by AI) to build your test-taking skills. Expect to be challenged in unexpected ways. Check each session description for details about what will be covered.

This series is designed for students who aren't immediately taking the SAT to build foundational reading/writing skills and gain exposure to every test domain. These skills should help you beyond the test in your academic and professional work. We leverage both the SAT question bank and custom targeted exercises to build those skills. Each class will be based on students' feedback, questions, and mistakes from the previous week's class. Check each session description for details about what will be covered. I will add more sessions over time. There will be more than 2 sessions in this series.

Each class will be based on students' feedback, questions, and mistakes from the previous week's class. Check each session description for details about what will be covered.

In this Schoolhouse Summer Camp series, I will go over how to use generative AI, in particular large language models (LLMs). Week 1: What are LLMs? How do they work? Week 2: Making the most of LLMs. Prompt engineering. Week 3: LLM use cases / live demo Preview of some of the (to be updated) material from last year: [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1TcmVfGXE8U0rGm7AkBfesDPHILLq04ILaXz810nF-3U/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1TcmVfGXE8U0rGm7AkBfesDPHILLq04ILaXz810nF-3U/edit?usp=sharing)

Each class will be based on students' feedback, questions, and mistakes from the previous week's class. Check each session description for details about what will be covered.

We will walk through how to tackle specific types of questions within the "Information and Ideas" domain of SAT reading. These questions include finding the main idea, making inferences, choosing the right evidence, etc.

Are you looking to strengthen your vocabulary skills as you prepare for the SAT? In this series, you'll explore word roots, prefixes, and suffixes, mastering techniques to decipher complex words. You'll dive into academic and SAT-specific vocabulary, learn contextual clues, and practice incorporating new words into your writing and speech. Each weekly one-hour session combines theory with hands-on activities, quizzes, and exercises to reinforce your learning. You'll maintain a vocabulary journal, track your progress, and receive personalized feedback. By the end of this course, you'll have the confidence and skills to tackle the SAT's vocabulary-focused questions with ease, excel in academic settings, and communicate more effectively across various contexts.

Each week, we will focus on a specific type of question. The class will look like: 1. Warmup. 2. Do Module 1 Qs. 3. Review Module 1 Qs, teach some techniques/tips based on your performance. 4. See if you improve on Module 2 Qs. This series will use Full-length Linear (Nonadaptive) SAT Practice Test 4. You might not get as much out of this series if you've done this practice test already.

Each week, we will focus on a specific type of question. The class will look like: 1. Warmup. 2. Do Module 1 Qs. 3. Review Module 1 Qs, teach some techniques/tips based on your performance. 4. See if you improve on Module 2 Qs. This series will use Full-length Linear (Nonadaptive) SAT Practice Test 3. You might not get as much out of this series if you've done this practice test already. This is my first series after a 6 month sabbatical. I've tutored SAT R/W at SHW for 2 years prior to that, with 1000+ positive ratings. Looking forward to returning!

In this series, we will go through how you can leverage large language model (LLM)-based chat apps to enhance your studies, with a focus on the SAT Reading and Writing sections. Warning: Do not register for this series expecting to learn how ChatGPT can do your writing assignments.

Let's explore the new Digital SAT format together by going through Practice Test #1 (non-adaptive): https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/sat-practice-test-1-digital.pdf

We will practice on the reading section of Practice Test #6, with a particular focus on how we justify the answers we choose.

A tour of the Writing and Language section of Practice Test #8, with a discussion of the rules you need to know and general strategies for better writing.

In this series, we will focus on “best evidence” questions, then on the “Answer Explanations” document that the SAT provides with each practice test. By the end, you should have a better understanding of what correct answers look like in the reading and writing sections for the more subjective questions.

A tour of the Writing and Language section of Practice Test #9, with a discussion of the rules you need to know and general strategies for better writing.

In this series, we will go over basic strategies for each type of question in the SAT reading section. The order of a typical session looks like: 1. Quick "expert" demo. 2. 13 mins for you to go through a passage in SAT Practice Test #9. 3. Thorough review of the questions, with a focus on how you justify your answers.

Spreadsheets are a handy tool for managing any small dataset, say your budget, or how your Wordle scores compare against your friends'. Spreadsheets can dramatically enhance your organization, so it's best to learn about them as soon as you can! In this series, we will start from the very beginning and work our way towards the more advanced functionality within Google Sheets.

Some people do worse on tests than they should; some people do better. This series covers the "theory" behind test taking and general tips that you can use on any multiple-choice test, with a focus on the SAT. With this series, you can hopefully transform from "scoring worse than my ability" to "scoring better".

We'll cover some basic strategies for taking the SAT reading section while going through Practice Test #8.

Unlike my typical SAT series, this series will focus more on general techniques for achieving success in any domain. First, we will walk through growth mindset, popularized by Carol Dweck, where we shift our thinking from “I can’t ever do X” to “I can always learn to do X”. Next, we will learn Stephen Covey’s popular “7 Habits of Highly Effective People”. Lastly, we will cover the concept of “deliberate practice”, where we discover how to learn with intentionality rather than going through the motions.

Not for beginners. Those new to the SAT format. Check out other SHW series instead. This series will focus on how you can go through the reading and writing section passages more quickly. Reading quickly for the SAT is more of an art than a science, so I will provide ample demonstrations of how I process the SAT's text. Same techniques as my other series, but this series is based on Practice Test 4.

Not for beginners for those new to the SAT format. Check out other SHW series instead. This series will focus on how you can go through the reading and writing section passages more quickly. Reading quickly for the SAT is more of an art than a science, so I will provide ample demonstrations of how I process the SAT's text. Same technique as my other series, but this one is based on Practice Test 2.

SAT writing practice and concept review.

Similar to the session from 2022/05/22, we will practice paraphrasing. Volunteers will get a chance to paraphrase a paragraph, and I will provide feedback. Then, we will go through the questions together. This series is based on Practice Test #7. We will *not* cover test-taking strategy in this class.

[Schoolhouse Summer Camp] Linguistics is the science behind human languages, which we of course use all the time. In this series, we will cover a variety of fascinating concepts, tools, and trivia. Examples: - Concept: "Minimal Pairs" - Some languages care about certain sound distinctions while others don't, e.g. "ta" and "tha" in Hindi. - Tools: Why do vowels sound different from consonants? Praat plots a spectrogram of your speech so you can visually see the difference. - Trivia: English and the Austronesian language Mbarbaram both use the word “dog” to refer to canines.

We will go through SAT writing questions one by one, spending time explaining basic grammar concepts and strategy. We will cover Practice Test 8. Note: No class on 5/1/2022

This series is designed for students who have time to prepare before taking the SAT. Objectives: Week 1: Teach basic reading skills. Create a study plan. Week 2-5: Timed test + review of each passage in Practice Test 6.

We will go through SAT writing questions one by one, spending time explaining basic grammar concepts and strategy. We will cover Practice Test 7.

We will go through SAT writing questions one by one, spending time explaining basic grammar concepts and strategy. We will cover Practice Test 6.

Working through Practice Test #5. Outline of each session: 1. Walk through the passage together slowly. Point out techniques and ask you questions. 2. Give time to answer the test questions on your own. 3. Go over the test questions. Note that I already went over the history passage last week.

I will go through Practice Test 5's writing section slowly, taking the time to explain grammar concepts you need to know and strategies for the editing questions.

For advanced students only: We're in the final stages before March, and this series will help you polish the skills you have developed over the past few months. We'll be going over two passages at a time from Practice Test #10.

Small group session where I provide personalized feedback on your reading (e.g. as you summarize aloud or justify your answers aloud). Attendance is mandatory. Given my desire for a small class, if you register but do not attend at least 2 sessions, you will be withdrawn from any future "Small Group Coaching" series over the next 6 months.

Bring your questions related to SAT writing, or grammar in general!

Same drill as our previous series: you read, I "correct your form". Only learners who have **attended on Zoom**, not just registered for, a past session from the following series may sign up. All others will be withdrawn. "SAT Reading Small Group Coaching (Cohort 1 of 2)" https://schoolhouse.world/series/379 "SAT Reading Small Group Coaching (Cohort 2 of 2)" https://schoolhouse.world/series/380 "SAT Reading Small Group Coaching (Cohort 1 of 3)" https://schoolhouse.world/series/400 "SAT Reading Small Group Coaching (Cohort 2 of 3)" https://schoolhouse.world/series/401 "SAT Reading Small Group Coaching (Cohort 3 of 3)" https://schoolhouse.world/series/414 "SAT Reading Small Group Coaching (Cohort 1 of 3)" https://schoolhouse.world/series/435 "SAT Reading Small Group Coaching (Cohort 2 of 3)" https://schoolhouse.world/series/436 "SAT Reading Small Group Coaching (Cohort 3 of 3)" https://schoolhouse.world/series/437

In this 4-week series, we will dive deeper into the topic of grammar, practicing S-V-O identification, subject verb agreement, pronoun coreference resolution, etc. These skills should help you become a better reader and writer overall, and they should of course translate to better performance on the SAT as well. This series is designed to be a follow up of my 2021 SAT Reading Strategy Winter Bootcamp. If you missed content there, review the slides in https://schoolhouse.world/series/473.

The best time to start prepping for the March SAT is this winter break! This series is designed to teach you strategies to employ when taking the SAT Reading Test. This series is not about taking timed practice tests, because the March SAT is still a few months away. Instead, we will work together to build your reading skills through targeted exercises, so when you do take SAT practice tests later on, you are not wasting your time.

In this interactive, small-group series, we will read passages from SAT Practice Test #4 together. I will check how you paraphrase and answer questions, correcting your "form" when necessary like a tennis coach. Please sign up for at most 1 cohort only. This series is admissions-based. Students who have attended a Small Group Coaching session are automatically re-admitted. Otherwise, fill out the **mandatory** intro survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYAL8HcbD7VD4g8Phr67n9dCcNVqTopvI6YGx8tb5XzyvCSg/viewform?usp=sf_link. Admission will be granted based on the quality of your response. New students are prioritized over admitted students who did not attend a session.

In this interactive, small-group series, we will read passages from SAT Practice Test #4 together. I will check how you paraphrase and answer questions, correcting your "form" when necessary like a tennis coach. Please sign up for at most 1 cohort only. This series is admissions-based. Students who have attended a Small Group Coaching session are automatically re-admitted. Otherwise, fill out the **mandatory** intro survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYAL8HcbD7VD4g8Phr67n9dCcNVqTopvI6YGx8tb5XzyvCSg/viewform?usp=sf_link. Admission will be granted based on the quality of your response. New students are prioritized over admitted students who did not attend a session.

In this interactive, small-group series, we will read passages from SAT Practice Test #4 together. I will check how you paraphrase and answer questions, correcting your "form" when necessary like a tennis coach. Please sign up for at most 1 cohort only. This series is admissions-based. Students who have attended a Small Group Coaching session are automatically re-admitted. Otherwise, fill out the **mandatory** intro survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYAL8HcbD7VD4g8Phr67n9dCcNVqTopvI6YGx8tb5XzyvCSg/viewform?usp=sf_link. Admission will be granted based on the quality of your response. New students are prioritized over admitted students who did not attend a session.

In this interactive, small-group series, we will read passages from SAT Practice Test #7 together (Passages 3, 4, and 5). I will check how you paraphrase and answer questions, correcting your "form" when necessary like a tennis coach. You can sign up for either cohort. This series is admissions-based. Students who have attended a Small Group Coaching session are automatically re-admitted. Otherwise, fill out the **mandatory** intro survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYAL8HcbD7VD4g8Phr67n9dCcNVqTopvI6YGx8tb5XzyvCSg/viewform?usp=sf_link. Admission will be granted based on the quality of your response. New students are prioritized over admitted students who did not attend a session.

In this interactive, small-group series, we will read passages from SAT Practice Test #7 together (Passages 3, 4, and 5). I will check how you paraphrase and answer questions, correcting your "form" when necessary like a tennis coach. You can sign up for either cohort. This series is admissions-based. Students who have attended a Small Group Coaching session are automatically re-admitted. Otherwise, fill out the **mandatory** intro survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYAL8HcbD7VD4g8Phr67n9dCcNVqTopvI6YGx8tb5XzyvCSg/viewform?usp=sf_link. Admission will be granted based on the quality of your response. New students are prioritized over admitted students who did not attend a session.

In this interactive, small-group series, we will read passages from SAT Practice Test #3 together (Passages 1, 2, and 3). I will check how you paraphrase and answer questions, correcting your "form" when necessary like a tennis coach. You can sign up for either cohort. This series is admissions-based. Students who have attended a Small Group Coaching session are automatically re-admitted. Otherwise, fill out the **mandatory** intro survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYAL8HcbD7VD4g8Phr67n9dCcNVqTopvI6YGx8tb5XzyvCSg/viewform?usp=sf_link. Admission will be granted based on the quality of your response. New students are prioritized over admitted students who did not attend a session.

In this interactive, small-group series, we will read passages from SAT Practice Test #7 together. I will check how you paraphrase and answer questions, correcting your "form" when necessary like a tennis coach. You can sign up for either cohort. Since space is limited, you will need to fill out the interest form well **prior to registering for this series**: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYAL8HcbD7VD4g8Phr67n9dCcNVqTopvI6YGx8tb5XzyvCSg/viewform?usp=sf_link.

In this interactive, small-group series, we will read passages from SAT Practice Test #7 together. I will check how you paraphrase and answer questions, correcting your "form" when necessary like a tennis coach. You can sign up for either cohort. Since space is limited, you will need to fill out the interest form well **prior to registering for this series**: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYAL8HcbD7VD4g8Phr67n9dCcNVqTopvI6YGx8tb5XzyvCSg/viewform?usp=sf_link.

This series is primarily for those taking AP Computer Science A this year, though anyone can join. It covers half of the school year. Each session will be highly interactive. That way, I can see how you perform and help provide timely feedback when necessary. This series will taught in Java to match the AP curriculum, though programming languages aren't too different from each other.

This series is for students who are already familiar with the SAT Reading exam format. We will simply go over the reading portion of SAT Practice Test #6. Format of a session: 1. Warmup: Short reading exercises 2. Timed passage from SAT Practice Test #6 reading section + answer review 3. (optional): Additional guided reading exercise, where I introduce a simple strategy that we try out together on a passage. From this exercise, you will learn what to look for, what questions to ask while reading, how to take notes, etc. This series is all about reading practice. We will not go over strategies directly. You can refer to my previous handout for those strategies: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xRMjbbQNwpUtDqyLMubQYSMJd-yziRtSRn7orhmbrVs/edit?usp=sharing

The goal of this 8-week series is to build your general reading comprehension skills for success on both the SAT and in school with your fellow schoolhouse.world learners. Each week looks like: 1. Main session (Sunday 11am US/Pacific) - Similar to my previous sessions with a practice passage, debrief, and brief discussion of strategy. 2. Optional office hours (Saturday 10am US/Pacific) - Slower-pace sessions where I go over the optional reading homework and the SAT Writing section. Good reading skills and good writing skills go hand in hand. 3. Optional reading homework - Material to help you further practice your reading skills on your own time. 4. Optional vocabulary homework - Learn ~20 words per week that you will commonly see in more advanced texts. For the optional homework, DM me and you'll receive feedback! To remain in this series, you must fill out the intro survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYCK34ec87k1Kgss6hNKPVdAKO9U-yFYJCHyyPWwBs1Tkpow/viewform?usp=sf_link.