Sample SSAT Syllabus

This syllabus offers a high level overview of twelve 60-minute SSAT tutoring sessions. A typical student should strive to complete two sections (half a test) between sessions, with interspersed diagnostics. While full tests are time intensive and draining, it’s important to note that prepping a student for that stamina/drain is important, so starting earlier on full tests is best.
SSAT Official Practice Materials Vocab Quizlets: Words Vocab Quizlets: Roots/Prefix/Suffix

Sample Sessions

Targeted support where your child needs it most

Your syllabus will be customized, but here is an example of how we work. For the most effective program, we recommend your child meets their tutor once or twice weekly for 60 minutes per session.

1

General Overview

In session

  • Test overview
  • Review goals and syllabus 
  • Review diagnostic test; address strengths and weaknesses
  • Introduction to Reading Comprehension

Homework

  • Verbal Section Test 1
  • Reading Section Test 1
  • SSAT Vocab Quizlet practice
2

Reading and Verbal Strategies

In session

  • Review homework (reading comprehension focus)
  • Analogies
  • Synonyms

Homework

  • Quantitative Reasoning Section Test 1
  • SSAT Vocab Quizlet practice
3

Quantitative Strategies

In session

  • Review homework
  • Backsolving
  • Word Problems

Homework

  • Verbal Section Test 2
  • Reading Section Test 2
  • SSAT Vocab Quizlet practice
4

Quantitative Strategies

In session

  • Review homework 
  • Arithmetic

Homework

  • Full Practice Test 2
  • SSAT Vocab Quizlet practice
5

Quantitative Strategies

In session

  • Review practice test
  • Identify strengths and weaknesses
  • Syllabus assessment 
  • Algebra

Homework

  • Quantitative Reasoning Section Test 2
  • SSAT Vocab Quizlet practice
6

Quantitative Strategies

In session

  • Review HW 
  • Geometry
  • Measurement

Homework

  • Verbal and Reading Section Test 3
  • SSAT Vocab Quizlet practice
7

Quantitative Strategies

In session

  • Review HW 
  • Data Analysis
  • Probability
  • Preview Writing section

Homework

  • Quantitative Section Test 3
  • Practice essay
8

Writing Strategies

In session

  • Review HW
  • Essay strategies 
  • Content review: math/reading/vocab

Homework

  • Full Practice Test 3
9

Content Review

In session

  • Review HW 
  • Content review: math/reading/vocab

Homework

  • Quantitative, Verbal, and Reading Section Tests 4 
10

Content Review

In session

  • Review HW 
  • Content review: math/reading/vocab
  • Time management
  • Stress management

Homework

  • Quantitative, Verbal, and Reading Section Tests 45
  • Practice essay
11

Practice Testing

Quantitative focus

In session

  • Review full test 
  • Content review: math/reading/vocab
     

Homework

  • Full Practice Test 4
12

Practice Testing

Reading focus

In session

  • Review full test 
  • Content review: math/reading/vocab
  • What to expect on test day

Homework

  • Take the SSAT!

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