A-Z SAT WordPower System :Power Tools for conquering the SAT A-Z SAT WordPower System


Benefits - Books :Benefits - Books 3 powerful books that are easy to use A-Z SAT WordPower Vocabulary & Tips – textbook A-Z SAT WordPower Practice Pages – workbook The Official SAT Study Guide 8 actual SAT tests for practice Examples & lots of other practice material from writers of the SAT


Benefits - Books :Benefits - Books WordPower text (231 pages) & workbook (204 pages) Reduce frustration Keep teen focused Answers for workbook are in textbook (eliminates flipping back and forth) Spiral bound so they lie flat Index helps student find specific information Exercises from The [HUGE & RATHER OVERWHELMING] Official SAT Study Guide are assigned as needed so student is not intimidated!


Benefits – Portable/Virtual :Benefits – Portable/Virtual 462 flash cards for portable practice 10 audio podcasts to download Wonderful for auditory learners Each vocabulary word pronounced, defined, used in a sentence I-pod or MP3 Computer CD


Benefits – Portable/Virtual :Benefits – Portable/Virtual More than 30 online games Fun Great practice 15 online quizzes Quick feedback Can retake Parent/teacher can monitor progress


What does the WordPower System have that other SAT prep materials lack? :What does the WordPower System have that other SAT prep materials lack? Easier learning through strategies, structure Vocabulary plus techniques for memorizing Word clusters - related words easy to remember “DON’T CONFUSE” - common errors Word parts introduced and practiced Grammar essential for SAT reviewed and practiced Critical Reading skills tied to Writing skills


What does the WordPower System have that other SAT prep materials lack? :What does the WordPower System have that other SAT prep materials lack? Learning through fun and games – motivates teens Cartoons Puns Silly rhymes Crosswords Chinese Menu Word Scramble First/Last Word Soup Word Math Hangman Rags to Riches AND MORE. . .


What does the WordPower System have that other SAT prep materials lack? :What does the WordPower System have that other SAT prep materials lack? Built-in review makes students more likely to review Regular review included in assignments Unit Quizzes test previous as well as current material


What does the WordPower System have that other SAT prep materials lack? :What does the WordPower System have that other SAT prep materials lack? Higher Level Skills for Critical Reading* Insight into authors’ word choices Examination of structure New perspectives on characters Increased understanding of irony and humor Extensive guidance and practice in analysis of passages * Author has a graduate degree in comparative literature and years of experience helping teens understand literature.


What does the WordPower System have that other SAT prep materials lack? :What does the WordPower System have that other SAT prep materials lack? Higher Level Skills for Writing* Help with planning for impromptu essay Detailed examination of argumentation strategies Clarification of parallelism and comparisons Use of Reading passages shows fully developed writing skills *Author is a practicing writer with decades of writing experience and has researched how adult and adolescent writers plan.


What does the WordPower System have that other SAT prep materials lack? :What does the WordPower System have that other SAT prep materials lack? The A-Z SAT 2400 Club* Any A-Z SAT student with a score over 2100 may join Encourages students to keep improving SAT performance Extended access to online practice Additional online games Review podcasts Club Bulletin Board Dr. Clair’s tips Student comments, cartoons, quotations Officially documented 2400 score earns student a $50 gift card *240o = a perfect score on the SAT The club opens its (virtual) doors September 1, 2009


How is A-Z SAT Prep different? :How is A-Z SAT Prep different? We’re Not a Corporation! We don’t want to compete with the big test prep companies (you know who they are). We just want to help the brightest and best do even better on the SAT.


How is A-Z SAT Prep different? :How is A-Z SAT Prep different? Outreach $ Our WordPower System is designed to make SAT success available on a budget. Students who purchase the WordPower System can also purchase individual or small group virtual support as needed rather than paying for a big expensive “one size fits all” package. Location We want to serve rural areas and remote communities (ignored by the big guys) through training local teachers and offering virtual classes.


How is A-Z SAT Prep different? :How is A-Z SAT Prep different? How We Work We offer only small classes and individual tutoring because we think every student deserves individual attention. We keep working to make our materials as clear, comprehensive, and appealing as we can because that’s what good teachers do!


Who are our students? :Who are our students? SCHOLARS - AP and Honors students who love the challenges and the tools we offer MOVERS AND SHAKERS – too busy for busywork – love the portable and virtual materials which fit seamlessly into their hectic lives TEENS WITH DREAMS – We want to help make those dreams come true!


Who are our students? :Who are our students? HOW ABOUT YOU? If you fit this profile, we would love to work with you! Call or email today


Call or email today :Call or email today (480) 393-0875 drclair@satwordpower.com