How Curriculum Is Written
Our course materials are designed by logically deconstructing every official SAT exam we can access. Our curriculum advisors conduct thorough research to ensure we teach every subject our students need. We go beyond fundamentals to teach test-specific strategies—when to guess, how to order questions, when to look at answer choices, and more. Every lesson is built for clarity, structure, and results.
Who Can Access It?
Our curriculum is a privileged resource for Victory Prep Tutors instructors. In classes or private tutoring, students receive streamlined versions—broken into easy-to-read, highly structured lesson plans. These resources are designed for effective, personalized learning in every session.
What a Curriculum Entails
High quality explanations
Every concept is broken down clearly and concisely for maximum understanding.
Bulleted points for easy reading
Key ideas are summarized for quick reference and review.
Organized tables and graphs
Visuals help group together important equations and concepts.
Balanced lessons
Each session is structured to cover all necessary skills and strategies.
Hundreds of practice problems
Ample practice ensures mastery of every topic.
Useful and challenging homework
Homework is designed to reinforce and stretch student skills.
Math Sample
Medium Level SAT Math
Lecture: The Difference of Squares
The difference of squares formula is: \( a^2 - b^2 = (a+b)(a-b) \).
For expressions like \( (x+1)^2 - (x-1)^2 \), expand each square and subtract to simplify. This is a common SAT algebra skill.
For expressions like \( (x+1)^2 - (x-1)^2 \), expand each square and subtract to simplify. This is a common SAT algebra skill.
Sample Question:
If \( (x + 1)^2 - (x - 1)^2 = 32 \), what is the value of \( x \)?
A) 4 B) 6 C) 8 D) 10 E) 12
A) 4 B) 6 C) 8 D) 10 E) 12
Explanation:
Expand both squares:\( (x + 1)^2 = x^2 + 2x + 1 \)
\( (x - 1)^2 = x^2 - 2x + 1 \)
Subtract:
\( (x + 1)^2 - (x - 1)^2 = (x^2 + 2x + 1) - (x^2 - 2x + 1) = 4x \)
Set equal to 32:
\( 4x = 32 \implies x = 8 \).
Strategy:
For expressions involving the difference of squares, always expand and simplify. Recognize patterns like \( (a + b)^2 - (a - b)^2 = 4ab \) to save time on test day.
Punctuation
SAT Writing: Punctuation
Lecture: Punctuation and Clauses
On the SAT, punctuation rules focus on connecting independent and dependent clauses. Use commas with FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) to join two independent clauses. Avoid comma splices and use semicolons only between independent clauses without conjunctions.
Sample Question:
Alexander Graham Bell is commonly credited with the invention of the telephone; but the first documented phrase transmitted by an electromagnetic device can actually be attributed to inventor Johann Philipp Reis in 1860.
Which is the best way to punctuate this sentence?
A) NO CHANGE
B) telephone, the first documented phrase
C) telephone, but the first documented phrase
D) telephone the first documented phrase
Which is the best way to punctuate this sentence?
A) NO CHANGE
B) telephone, the first documented phrase
C) telephone, but the first documented phrase
D) telephone the first documented phrase
Explanation:
The original uses a semicolon before "but," which is incorrect. A semicolon separates two independent clauses without a conjunction. The correct answer is C): use a comma before "but" to connect two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction.
Strategy:
Remember: Use a comma before "but," "and," "or," "nor," "for," "so," or "yet" when joining two independent clauses. Avoid semicolons with conjunctions.
Reading
SAT Reading: Passage-Based
Lecture: Finding Evidence in Passages
SAT Reading often asks you to identify evidence that supports a claim. Annotate the passage, focus on the central idea, and look for lines that directly address the question. Practice summarizing and comparing evidence in groups or pairs.
Sample Question:
"Ghosts of the Old Year" is an early 1900s poem by James Weldon Johnson. In the poem, the speaker describes experiencing an ongoing cycle of anticipation followed by regretful reflection:
Which quotation from the poem most effectively illustrates the claim?
A) “The snow has ceased its fluttering flight, / The wind sunk to a whisper light, / An ominous stillness fills the night, / A pause—a hush.”
B) “And so the years go swiftly by, / Each, coming, brings its hope, its fear; / Each, leaving, leaves us with a sigh, / The ghosts of that old year.”
C) “The moon rides high, the stars are bright, / The world lies silent, cold, and white.”
D) “And so the years go swiftly by, / Each, coming, brings its hope, its fear.”
Which quotation from the poem most effectively illustrates the claim?
A) “The snow has ceased its fluttering flight, / The wind sunk to a whisper light, / An ominous stillness fills the night, / A pause—a hush.”
B) “And so the years go swiftly by, / Each, coming, brings its hope, its fear; / Each, leaving, leaves us with a sigh, / The ghosts of that old year.”
C) “The moon rides high, the stars are bright, / The world lies silent, cold, and white.”
D) “And so the years go swiftly by, / Each, coming, brings its hope, its fear.”
Explanation:
The correct answer is B): This quote best illustrates the cycle of anticipation ("brings its hope, its fear") and regretful reflection ("leaves us with a sigh, / The ghosts of that old year").
Strategy:
For reading questions, always refer back to the claim in the question. Eliminate answers that do not address both parts of the claim (anticipation and regret in this case).
9-Week SAT Tutoring Plan
| Week | Tutoring Session 1 | Tutoring Session 2 | Homework & Practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diagnostic Test & Goal Setting Digital SAT Overview Adaptive Test Strategies |
Reading: Short Passages Math: Linear Equations, Calculator Use |
Diagnostic Review 20 Reading Qs, 20 Math Qs Reflection Journal |
| 2 | Reading: Vocabulary in Context Writing: Command of Evidence Skills |
Math: Advanced Algebra Problem Solving & Data Analysis |
Practice Set 1 Timed Reading Module Math Drills |
| 3 | Writing: Grammar & Syntax Reading: Sentence Structure |
Math: Geometry, Trigonometry Basics | Practice Set 2 Timed Math Module Error Log |
| 4 | Reading: Paired Passages Synthesis Questions |
Math: Nonlinear Equations, Functions | Full-Length Practice Test 1 Score Review |
| 5 | Writing: Editing for Clarity Logical Flow |
Math: Statistics, Probability | Practice Set 3 Error Analysis Peer Review |
| 6 | Reading: Main Ideas & Inference Math: Systems of Equations |
Writing: Punctuation & Boundaries Math: Functions & Graphs |
Practice Set 4 Timed Mixed Module Group Review |
| 7 | Reading: Science Passages Math: Word Problems |
Writing: Transitions & Style Math: Quadratics |
Practice Set 5 Timed Reading & Math Peer Review |
| 8 | Review Weak Areas Strategy Refinement |
Full-Length Practice Test 2 Score Review |
Error Log Goal Check-In |
| 9 | Final Review Test-Taking Mindset |
Final Q&A Parent/Student Conference |
Final Practice Celebration & Next Steps |
Each session is interactive and tailored to student needs, with real SAT questions, skill-building, and ongoing progress tracking
Frequently Asked Questions
Our tutors put a lot of work into each lesson plan they create. They can run anywhere from 50 pages to 100+ pages, depending on the topic or test and how much practice they feel is necessary to include[1].
Many of the practice questions come from real tests and practice material published by the involved organizations. Many others are written or adapted by our tutors themselves! In either case, they are selected in a pinpoint way to target weaknesses that students might have and curb them with examples and practice[1].
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