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· 'Prov{~Ic a mini-session for classroom teachers on thc PSAT/SAT. Include a description of/he tests, how the tests are Scored, what the tests measure, strategies for taking the tests, how to prepare students for the test, etc. Teachers share the gained insight and Presentation skills with students. Regional sessions for mathematic teachers of grades seven, eight, and nine are scheduled; therefore, our teachers should attend. Each school develop a series of academic contests that directly re/ate to those areas tested on the PSAT/SAT. (Some exam /es ' ' of the day for the entiro ,:~,a ..... P might include: word of the wee ...... ,.,,L ooay, contests for those students wh6 achievke°ar word prescribed level of COmpetency with the vocabulary, Vocabulary Bees, Odyssey of the Mind, Knowledge Master, a computer competition, etc.) Have parent information sessions as a part Of ninth grade orientation. Those parents who have students whom they believe are four-year college bound could attend a special session at the conclusion of orientation. Along with a handout similar to this one, give parents strategies for assisting iheir child in improving overall achievement as well as PSAT/SAT scores. Use this time to address vocabulary enrichment, Course selections, additional reading, the school's SAT Improvement Plan and answer questions regarding curriculum issues· Study tile current curriculum plan in all subject areas beginning with English. In addition to following the Standard Course of Study, include those s~rategies required to do well on the PSAT/SAT j ~ lesson plans. Teacher-made tests are to reflect the level of critical thinking measured by the PSAT/SAT. The SAT Review Cc~urse has received positive evaluations from students. The course will be provided at each high sChool. A minimum registration fee.will be charged. Schedule the classes to meet no more than twice per week to give students better opportunity to retain the skills being taught. If possible, one night per week is deemed the best possible scheduling. Expanded Strategies Expanded strategies are those that will req uire proactive planning on the part of the entire school system. Thec°mmittee ~refers the term "expanded,, instead of,,long_ran~,e,, beca ...... now but also to corttinue o u:,~ O/me need not only to begin to expand this program for SAT/PSAT improvement as well as for total curriculum improvement. 'Expanded ' is t° c°nn°te that there is an ongoing curriculum process of ever.increasing pr~p~rti~ns t~ which this c~mmittee wi~~ direct its energies. A ~~n g range sta~ deve~~pment p~an is necessary to direct/he needs of each school staff in reaching determined county-w/de curriculum objectives. Begin a series of in-service programs for teachers to explore the following issues: What is Critical Thinking? How Does the Teacher Teach Critical Thinking? Peer Obsen-'~/tion Teaching for Pra~:tice, Retention and Transfer Teacher Coaching Teacher The Future for Bloom's Taxonomy Effective Schools Faeilitat°rSW°rksh°pf°rSAT/PSAT Improvement Curriculum Revision