Jessica Hendel, Senior Content Creator
Hi everyone! I’m Jess, and I help create content at Khan Academy. I want to introduce you to our new course called Get Ready for SAT Prep: Math. This course is designed to help you build the basic math skills you’ll need before you start the official Digital SAT Math course.
This course is especially helpful if you’re in 9th or 10th grade and want to prepare early for the PSAT/NMSQT or SAT. It’s also a good choice if you’ve tried the official SAT Math course and found the Foundations-level material difficult, or if you scored below 500 on a recent PSAT or SAT Math test.
Get Ready for SAT Prep: Math focuses on making sure you understand the most important math concepts at a Pre-Foundations level. This means the material is a bit easier than what you’ll see on the PSAT/NMSQT or SAT, so you can build your confidence and skills before moving on. Once you feel comfortable with these basics, you’ll be better prepared for the more challenging topics in the Digital SAT Math course.
You may notice that some skills in this course already show progress toward mastery. That’s because the exercises are also used in other Khan Academy math courses, so any progress you’ve made there will count here too.
It’s important to know that this course is not meant to be your only SAT prep. Instead, it’s like a warmup to get you ready for the main Digital SAT Math course, which is where you’ll do most of your test preparation. At the end of each skill in the Get Ready course, there’s a quiz you can take to see if you’re ready to move on. If you don’t master the quiz right away, you can watch videos and do more practice exercises for that skill. Once you master a skill, you’re ready to start the Foundations lessons for that skill in the Digital SAT Math course.
Get Ready for SAT Prep: Math in the classroom
For teachers and schools, this course offers fantastic flexibility. You can begin implementing it as early as 9th or 10th grade, giving students a longer runway for SAT preparation. It’s also an invaluable resource for helping 11th-grade students who need extra support with specific mathematical concepts before tackling SAT-level content.
Flexible for differentiated instruction
This course also meets the need for remediation resources in high school ELA classrooms. For students in need of extra support, teachers can assign practice aligned to specific reading and writing skills, helping students master the basics before they move on to the more challenging exercises in the SAT Reading and Writing course. With built-in unit tests, course challenges, and mastery tracking, educators can easily assess student readiness to progress to the next level of SAT prep. Once students achieve mastery in a skill through the Get Ready course, they’re prepared to take on that same skill at the Foundations level in the full SAT Reading and Writing course.
Build strong foundations for confident SAT prep
Whether you’re a student looking to build a strong foundation for future SAT success or an educator seeking to provide targeted support for your students, Get Ready for SAT Prep: Math is designed to meet you where you are and help you get where you need to be.
Remember, mastering the fundamentals is the key to long-term success. We’re excited to be part of your SAT and PSAT journey!
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