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SAT English
SAT Math
ACT
ISEE
SSAT

Test Prep

Test-taking is made interesting and engaging at Baker & Bloom . That ’ s because we understand that there is much more to it than just rote memorization . Practice is important , but if a student is not equipped with the right test-taking skills , then repeated drilling just solidifies the wrong habits .
Our students complete our test-taking courses with transferrable skills and knowledge . We help our students improve their active reading skills while broadening their general knowledge in history , science , literature , social sciences , and the humanities .
Our fun and interactive classes are aimed at increasing engagement and interest in test-taking . When classes are enjoyable and the test is no longer daunting , your child will feel confident and thrive on test day .
In our intensive test prep courses , students will :

SAT English

Reading Comprehension Writing & Language
• use a holistic approach to master the English section ;
• broaden general knowledge to tackle frequent-hit reading themes ;
• complete grammar drills for commonly tested errors .

SAT Math

• target all 10 frequent-hit math topics ;
• learn test-taking skills to overcome common difficulties .

ACT

• cover all sections : English , Reading , Mathematics , and Science ;
• understand the specific structure and skill requirements of the ACT ;
• develop test-taking skills and strategies to ace the test .

ISEE

• understand all the sections of the test and how to tackle them ;
• develop critical reading skills ;
• learn strategies to build vocabulary quickly and efficiently .

SSAT

• master Reading , Mathematics , and Essay Writing ;
• learn vocabulary building skills and strategies ;
• develop active reading skills to read more efficiently ;
• understand math theory to tackle complex questions .
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