COURSE GUIDE
DIGITAL SAT COURSE
(FOUNDATION)
1. INSTRUCTORS’ INFORMATION
Thành Đạt Chu (Mr.)
[email protected]Thị Sơn Trà Lê (Ms.)
[email protected]2. COURSE DESCRIPTION
This intensive foundation course is designed for high school students at a B2+ proficiency level who are preparing
for the Digital SAT. The course provides comprehensive coverage of both Math and Verbal sections, focusing on
critical skills essential for excelling in the digital format of the exam.
In the Math section, students will delve into topics such as algebra, advanced math, geometry and trigonometry,
and problem solving and data analysis.
The Verbal section will focus on both Writing and Language, and Reading. For Writing and Language, students
will work on grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and rhetorical skills. The Reading section will develop
skills in comprehension, analysis of arguments, and interpretation of literature and informational texts.
Throughout the course, students are expected to develop critical thinking and problem-solving strategies, analytical
reading and effective comprehension techniques, and time management and test-taking strategies. This rigorous
course spans 2.5 to 3 months, providing an immersive and structured learning experience to ensure students are
thoroughly prepared for the Digital SAT.
3. COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completing the course, students are supposed to be able to:
3.1. WRITING AND LANGUAGE (VERBAL)
3.1.1. use editing skills and knowledge to make text conform to core conventions of Standard English
sentence structure, usage, and punctuation; and
3.1.2. use the ability to revise texts to improve the effectiveness of written expression and to meet specific
rhetorical goals.
3.2. READING (VERBAL)
3.2.1. use comprehension, vocabulary, analysis, synthesis, and reasoning skills and knowledge to understand
and use high-utility words and phrases in context, evaluate texts rhetorically, and make connections between
topically related texts; and
3.2.2. use comprehension, analysis, and reasoning skills and knowledge and the ability to locate, interpret,
evaluate, and integrate information and ideas from texts and informational graphics.
3.3. MATHS
3.3.1. analyze, fluently solve, and create linear equations and inequalities as well as analyze and fluently
solve equations and systems of equations using multiple techniques;
3.3.2. demonstrate the ability to progress to more advanced math courses, including demonstrating an
understanding of absolute value, quadratic, exponential, polynomial, rational, radical, and other nonlinear
equations;
3.3.3. apply quantitative reasoning about ratios, rates, and proportional relationships; understand and apply
unit rate; and analyze and interpret one- and two-variable data; and
3.3.4. solve problems that focus on area and volume; angles, triangles, and trigonometry; and circles.
4. COURSE CORE MATERIALS
4.1. VERBAL
• Lindh, A., Minster, A., Owens E., & Swan, A. (2018). SAT Manual (Version 6.0). The Princeton Review.
• Phu, N. (2015). SAT Writing: Advanced Guide and Workbook. The College Panda.
• Meltzer. E. L. (2022). The Ultimate Guide to SAT Grammar. The Critical Reader.
• Khan Academy Questions
• SAT Suite Question Bank
• College Board Bluebook Test questions
• Digital SAT Real Test questions 2023-2024
4.2. MATHS
• Phu, N. (2015). SAT Math: Advanced Guide and Workbook. The College Panda.
• Gotta, J. E., Kirchheimer, D., & Rimakis, G. (2022). Digital SAT Math Orange Book. 1600.io Press.
• Khan Academy questions
• SAT Suite Question Bank
• College Board Bluebook Test questions
• Digital SAT Real Test questions 2023-2024
5. TENTATIVE COURSE SYLLABUS
Week Verbal Maths
Digital SAT Verbal Introduction Digital SAT Math Introduction
Writing and Language Algebra
Week 1 • Apostrophe • Linear equations in one variable
• Pronoun-antecedent agreement • Linear equations in two variables
• Subject-modifier placement • Linear functions
Algebra
Writing and Language • Linear functions (cont.)
• Verb form vs. Verb tense • Systems of two linear equations in two
Week 2
• Subject-verb agreement variables
• Rhetorical synthesis • Linear inequalities in one or two variables
• System of linear inequalities
Writing and Language
• Supplements: Essential vs. Non-essential Problem Solving and Data Analysis
Week 3 • Sentence vs. Fragment • Percentage & Interest rate problems
• Punctuations: Comma, Semicolon, • Probability
Colon, Dash, Bracket
Problem Solving and Data Analysis
Writing and Language
• One-variable data: distributions and
Week 4 • Transition
measures of center and spread
• Comprehensive revision and practice
• Two-variable data: models and scatterplots
Problem Solving and Data Analysis
Reading
• Inference from sample statistics and
• Introduction of reading task types
Week 5 margin of error
• Vocabulary: Vocabulary in context and
• Evaluating statistical claims:
Meaning in context
observational studies and experiments
Reading
• Vocabulary in context (revision) Problem Solving and Data Analysis
Week 6 • Text structure and purpose (Overall • Ratios, rates, proportional relationships,
structure, main purpose, and underlined and unit conversion
purpose)
Reading
• Text structure and purpose (Overall Advanced Maths
Week 7 structure, main purpose, and underlined • Equivalent expressions
purpose) (revision) • Quadratic equations and functions
• Cross-text connection
Advanced Maths
Reading
• Systems of non-linear equations in two
Week 8 • Cross-text connection (revision)
variables
• Central idea and Detail questions
• Exponential functions
Reading
Geometry and Trigonometry
• Central idea and Detail questions
• Right triangles and trigonometry
Week 9 (revision)
• Circles
• Command of textual evidence
• Lines, angles, and triangles
Reading
Geometry and Trigonometry
• Command of textual evidence (revision)
Week 10 • Area and volume
• Command of quantitative evidence
• Synthetic division
• Text completion
