Test Prep

ISD 30 9-12 TEST PREPARATION 2011-2012

ACT Prep Class

Course Number: 2711

Semesters: 1

Grade Level: 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to assist students preparing for the ACT assessment test. The English portion will focus on the study and review of the elements of standard written English. The student will learn rhetorical skills and reading skills. The math portion will concentrate on algebra, geometry, and basic trigonometric processes. Students will practice problem-solving skills such as reading, drawing diagrams, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions.

PSAT Prep Class

Course Number: 2712

Semester: 1

Grade Level: 11

Prerequisite: None

This course will prepare students for the Preliminary Scholastic Achievement Test given October 12 or 15, 2011 (yet to be determined). English course content includes strategies for taking the test, practice on verbal reasoning skills, reading comprehension skills, and vocabulary building. Math course content includes general information about the test, test taking strategies, and a review of specific subject matter. Students will take both a pre-test and a post-test in each content area. Students will complete daily lessons and homework will be required.

The class will meet during the summer from 9:00 a.m. – Noon, July 18^th-22^nd and July 25^th-29^th. The class will meet before school from 7:15 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Monday – Thursday each week from September 6^th – October 6^th. The class will also meet for four (4) weekend sessions in September and October. Transportation will not be provided.

ACHIEVING CLASSROOM EXCELLENCE (ACE)

REMEDIATION

EOI – English

Course Number: EOI_Eng

Semesters: 1

Grade Level: 11, 12

Prerequisite: Placement by counselor

This course is designed for students who need additional time and support to pass their End of Instruction tests. This course will include opportunities for students to review concepts and skills unique to their needs.

EOI – Math

Course Number: EOI_Math

Semesters: 1

Grade Level: 11, 12

Prerequisite: Placement by counselor

EOI – Science

Course Number: EOI_Sci

Semesters: 1

Grade Level: 11, 12

Prerequisite: Placement by counselor

EOI – Social Studies

Course Number: EOI_SS

Semesters: 1

Grade Level: 11, 12

Prerequisite: Placement by counselor

Math Plus

Course Number: 4459

Semesters: 2

Grade Level: 9, 10

Prerequisite: None

The emphasis of this course is to support students taking Algebra I. Concepts stressed will be variables, properties of operations with real numbers, and solutions of linear equations and inequalities. Also included are manipulations of polynomials, basic operations with algebraic fractions and elementary concepts of probability and statistics are included. Heavy emphasis is placed on applications of algebra and problem solving. A scientific calculator is recommended. This class does NOT count toward college core prerequisite, NCAA Clearinghouse, or Oklahoma’s Promise scholarship credit. This class will not count as a math credit for graduation, but it will count as an elective credit.

Literacy for Life

Course Number: 1264059

Semesters: 1 or 2

Grade Level: 9, 10

Prerequisite: None

Literacy for Life is a course designed to remediate/assist students that have demonstrated difficulties with reading and /or language arts skills. Students that perform at the Unsatisfactory or Limited Knowledge level on the 8th grade criterion reference test will be enrolled in the course for remediation purposes. If students perform at a satisfactory level during the first semester of their 9th grade year, they may exit the class and take a 2nd semester elective course. This course may also be taken by 10th grade students that continue to struggle with reading and/or language arts skills.