An Interview with Jacqueline LoBosco: About the SAT
Dec 15th, 2007 by Academics Plus Tutoring
Jacqui LoBosco, co-founder of Academics Plus Tutoring Center was recently interviewed about the SATs. Below is an excerpt from the interview; please feel free to check out the full interview by visiting the EdNews.org website.
An Interview with Jacqueline LoBosco: About the SAT
Michael F. Shaughnessy - Senior Columnist EdNews.org
Is the SAT about reading well, knowing words, understanding relationships or all of the above?
To do well on the SAT, students must read well, understand relationships and know a multitude of vocabulary words. In addition, they must demonstrate the appropriate level of reading comprehension, writing and mathematic skills. But what many do not take into account when preparing for the exam is that the SAT is a logic test, and that in addition to all of the aforementioned academic skills, students must demonstrate well-developed critical thinking skills. The fact that the SAT is really a logic exam, and tests a student’s critical thinking skills is probably the most overlooked fact about the SAT, and is often the reason why so many students struggle with the exam.
Basically, students must have a comprehensive conceptual knowledge of all the areas that are covered (reading comprehension, mathematics, and writing) on the exam, and they must have good reasoning skills. This means that they must be able to conceptualize, analyze and synthesize the information given. Not much to ask, right? Seriously, it can be a lot to ask. Many students have enjoyed very successful high school careers without developing sharp critical thinking skills. This is one of the reasons there is so much anxiety surrounding the SAT. The study skills and test taking strategies that students have used for years may not work on the College Board exam. The result is that students get distressed, parents get upset, and often, anyone who is even remotely involved gets disturbed and rattled to a certain extent. There can be quite a bit of confusion and frustration. The good news is that increased knowledge about what the test really measures can serve to alleviate frustration, and when the SAT preparation process is begun early enough, critical thinking skills can be developed.
Dr. Jacqueline LoBosco is co-founder of Academics Plus Tutoring Center and author of the books, How to Ace the SAT Without Losing Your Cool and The SAT Success System Personal Workbook. Academics Plus is a premier tutoring company specializing in academic enrichment and personal development programs for student of all ages. Their unique approach employs cutting-edge learning techniques including goal-setting, breathing, focusing and vision board exercises to help students increase self-knowledge, confidence, and motivation while decreasing stress.
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