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E-Learning Courses
Engaging online or in-person ACT & SAT preparation courses taught by Academic Approach instructors give students confidence, mastery of high-impact skills, and personalized strategies to use on test day.
Academic Approach integrates e-learning best practices with rigorous, college preparatory curriculum to deliver high-quality instruction for students while they’re at home. These courses keep them on track for college readiness and college entrance exams.
Standardized Test Preparation
Preparing for the ACT (24 hours)
Focuses on the core principles tested on each section of the ACT, including practice tests.
Preparing for the SAT (24 hours)
Focuses on the core principles tested on each section of the SAT, including practice tests.
How our SAT and ACT Test Prep Courses Work
- Schools partner with us to offer classroom courses for 9th, 10th, and/or 11th graders
- Our highly trained, expert instructors teach the classes at your school or online
Classes meet once or twice per week for 24 or more hours of instruction
Each course includes three, full-length practice SAT or ACT tests similar to the most up-to-date exams
- Classes typically begin in the fall or two to three months before the test
- The school may choose to offer courses with flexible scheduling, including during or after school or on weekends
Math Enrichment
Math Enrichment
Mathematical Foundations (Eight hours)
Mathematical Foundations (8 hours)
Supports mastery of essential math basics many students may have missed, including ratios & proportional thinking, unit conversions, and percents.
Supports mastery of essential math basics many students may have missed, including ratios & proportional thinking, unit conversions, and percents.
Algebra II for College-Level Rigor (Eight hours)
Algebra II for College-Level Rigor (Eight hours)
Explores key Algebra II concepts, such as nonlinear equations and functions, at the level of rigor seen on the ACT and SAT.
Explores key Algebra II concepts, such as nonlinear equations and functions, at the level of rigor seen on the ACT and SAT.
Math for the Real World (Eight hours)
Math for the Real World (Eight hours)
Includes math skills students need to thrive in college and beyond, including data analysis and statistics.
Includes math skills students need to thrive in college and beyond, including data analysis and statistics.
Social-Emotional Learning
Undefeated Minds (10 hours)
Equips students with a “resilience toolkit” to navigate challenging times developed by the University of Chicago’s Urban Education Institute.
Social-Emotional Learning
Undefeated Minds (10 hours)
Equips students with a “resilience toolkit” to navigate challenging times developed by the University of Chicago’s Urban Education Institute.
Standardized Test Preparation
Focuses on the core principles tested on each section of the ACT, including practice tests.
Focuses on the core principles tested on each section of the SAT, including practice tests.
Data-Driven Instruction Raises Test Scores
Academic Approach applies the research-based, data-driven instructional cycle to its test preparation courses
Assessment – Each class begins with a diagnostic assessment of each student
Analysis – Results are analyzed to design a custom syllabus for each class
Action – Instruction of skills-based curriculum is implemented to be responsive to student needs
Repeat – Assessment, analysis, and customization of curriculum continue to ensure students experience increases in test scores and improvements in achievement in high school, college, and throughout their careers
