Course Syllabus
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» The Foundations of Math; Introduction to Sentence Completion
» Algebra; Short Passage Reading Comprehension
» Introduction to Geometry; Sentence Completion Continued
» Geometry Continued; Long Passage Reading Comprehension
» Percents & Data Interpretation; Exponents & Roots; Introduction to Logical Reasoning
» Algebraic Word Problems, Ratios, & Proportions; Reading Comp Continued
» Rates, Statistics, & Overlapping Sets; The Essays
» Integer Properties, Probability, & Combinatorics; Logical Reasoning Continued; Course Review
Class 1
The Foundations of Math; Introduction to Sentence Completion
Class Topics:
- Intro to Quantitative Reasoning
- Fractions
- Decimals
- Arithmetic Shortcuts
- Foundations of Math: Practice Sets 1-3
- Introduction to Sentence Completion
- Single Blanks
- Sentence Equivalency
- Sentence Completion: Practice Sets 1-2
Homework
- Complete volume #1 of the Sherpa 8-volume Strategy Guide
- Complete assigned problems and watch assigned videos
- Begin Sherpa vocabulary packet level #1
- Take 1st computer-based Revised GRE practice exam
Class 2
Algebra; Short Passage Reading Comprehension
Class Topics:
- Class #1 Homework Review
- Equations & Inequalities
- Multiple Equations
- Absolute Value
- Equations w/ Roots & Exponents
- Quadratic & Special Equations
- Algebra: Practice Set
- Introduction to Reading Comp
- Short Passage Strategy
- Big Picture & Purpose Questions
- According to the Passage Questions
- Infer/Imply Questions
- Attitude & Supply Info Questions
- Practice Passages 1-3
Homework
- Complete volume #2 of the Sherpa 8-volume Strategy Guide
- Complete assigned problems and watch assigned videos
- Complete Sherpa vocabulary packet level #1
- Take 2nd computer-based Revised GRE practice exam
Class 3
Introduction to Geometry; Sentence Completion Continued
Class Topics:
- Class #2 Homework Review
- Lines & Angles
- Polygons & Interior Angles
- Triangles
- Quadrilaterals
- Geometry: Practice Sets 1-4
- Sentence Completion Continued
- Double Blanks
- Triple Blanks
- Sentence Completion: Practice Sets 3-4
Homework
- Complete volume #3 of the Sherpa 8-volume Strategy Guide
- Complete assigned problems and watch assigned videos
- Begin Sherpa vocabulary packet level #2
- Take 3rd computer-based Revised GRE practice exam
Class 4
Geometry Continued; Long Passage Reading Comprehension
In class
- Class #3 Homework Review
- Circles
- Three-Dimensional Shapes
- Coordinate Geometry
- Geometry: Practice Sets 4-7
- Long Passage Strategy
- Reading Comp Trap Answers
- Classic Reading Comp "Story Arcs"
- Practice Passages 4-6
Homework
- Complete volume #4 of the Sherpa 8-volume Strategy Guide
- Complete assigned problems and watch assigned videos
- Complete vocabulary packet level #2
- Take 4th computer-based Revised GRE practice exam
Class 5
Percents & Data Interpretation; Exponents & Roots; Introduction to Logical Reasoning
Class Topics:
- Class #4 Homework Review
- Percents
- Graphs
- Charts & Tables
- Exponents
- Roots
- Practice Sets 1-5
- Introduction to Logical Reasoning
- Deconstructing Arguments
- Weakening Arguments
- Strengthening Arguments
- Classic Logical Fallacies
- Practice Sets 1-2
Homework
- Complete volume #5 of the Sherpa 8-volume Strategy Guide
- Complete assigned problems and watch assigned videos
- Complete vocabulary packet level #3
- Take 5th computer-based Revised GRE practice exam
Class 6
Algebraic Word Problems, Ratios, & Proportions; Reading Comp Continued
Class Topics:
- Class #5 Homework Review
- Algebraic Word Problems
- AWV's
- Ratios & Proportions
- Word Problem Practice Sets 1-3
- Short Passages Continued
- Long Passages Continued
- Practice Passages 7-8
Homework
- Complete volume #6 of the Sherpa 8-volume Strategy Guide
- Complete assigned problems and watch assigned videos
- Complete vocabulary packet level #4
- Take 6th computer-based Revised GRE practice exam
Class 7
Rates, Statistics, & Overlapping Sets; The Essays
Class Topics:
- Class #6 Homework Review
- Rates
- Working Together Problems
- Mean, Median, & Mode
- Standard Deviation
- Normal Distributions
- Overlapping Sets
- Practice Sets 1-3
- Introduction to Analytical Writing
- The Argument Essay
- The Issue Essay
Homework
- Complete volume #7 of the Sherpa 8-volume Strategy Guide
- Complete assigned problems and watch assigned videos
- Complete vocabulary packet level #5
- Take 7th computer-based Revised GRE practice exam
Class 8
Integer Properties, Probability, & Combinatorics; Logical Reasoning Continued; Course Review
Class Topics:
- Class #7 Homework Review
- Integer Properties
- Probability
- Combinatorics
- Practice Sets 1-3
- Assumption Questions
- Explanation Questions
- Mimic Questions
- Boldface Questions
- Practice Sets 1-2
- End of Course Advice
- Taking the GRE
Homework
- Complete volume #8 of the Sherpa 8-volume Strategy Guide
- Complete assigned problems and watch assigned videos
- Complete vocabulary packet level #6
- Take 8th computer-based Revised GRE practice exam