If your student is applying to an independent school or private school, consider reaching out to Varsity Tutors to enroll in a Tucson SSAT course. With help from an SSAT course, your student can gain confidence in their abilities as their SSAT date approaches. The SSAT, or the Secondary School Admission Test, is a standardized exam that admissions offices use to assess a potential student's abilities.
When a student prepares to take the SSAT, they are encouraged to brush up on their basic verbal, math, and reading skills. To help your student prepare for the SSAT, think about a Tucson SSAT prep course to provide them with resources they can use to work towards their goals.
A favorable score on the SSAT proves to independent schools and private schools that a student has the ability to perform in a classroom setting at their institution. The SSAT assesses verbal, math, and reading skills in students at three different academic levels; Elementary Level, Middle Level, and Upper Level. No matter where your student is in the SSAT studying process, consider reaching out to Varsity Tutors to enroll your student in an SSAT course.
What does a Tucson SSAT class consist of?
When you enroll your student in an SSAT class, you are signing your student up for a comprehensive and interactive class that is designed to help students grasp the contents of the SSAT.
The Elementary Level of the SSAT includes a Quantitative/Math section, a Verbal section, a Reading section, a Writing Sample, and an Experimental section. The Quantitative/Math sections ask students 30 questions and allows 30 minutes for test-takers to complete them. This area covers basic math, including number sense, measurement, probability, and properties and operations. Next, the Verbal section of the Elementary Level SSAT asks 30 questions related to language understanding, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. The following section, the Reading section, provides test-takers with 30 minutes to complete 28 questions. If you want to help your student brush up on their reading comprehension skills, consider signing them up for a Tucson SSAT class so they can approach this portion of the test with confidence. The final two sections of the Elementary Level SSAT are unscored. The Writing sample provides individuals with one prompt and offers 15 minutes for students to write a response. Schools look for a response that shows an elementary student's abilities to organize an essay, use proper grammar, and spell. Finally, the Experimental section asks students sample questions that are being tested for potential future use on the SSAT.
The Middle Level of the SSAT is one hour longer than the elementary version. This form of the exam includes an unscored Writing section, two Quantitative sections, a Reading section, a Verbal section, and an unscored Experimental section. The Writing section of the Middle Level SSAT provides students with two creative prompts they can select from. When looking at a student's response, schools look for a test-taker's ability to organize a written piece, spell, and use proper grammar and punctuation. The next section is the Quantitative section. This portion is split into two sections of 25 questions. The subjects covered include geometry, elementary algebra, and arithmetic. The Reading section of the Middle Level SSAT asks students to interpret meaning from narrative and argumentative passages. Students can review for this section in an SSAT class by studying author's purpose, practicing evaluating opinions and arguments, and seeking main ideas in texts. For the Verbal section of the Middle Level of the SSAT, students are tested on their grasp of English through synonyms and analogies.
If you are an Upper Level student preparing to take the SSAT, a Tucson SSAT class can prep you for the exam by covering the Writing section, Quantitative sections, Reading section, and Verbal section in-depth. The Writing portion provides students with two prompts (one creative and one traditional essay) and asks students to select one to write an essay in response. While this section is unscored, schools read a student's response to look for their ability to organize, use proper grammar, spell, use persuasive writing techniques, and support a statement with examples. The two Quantitative sections of the Upper Level SSAT cover arithmetic, algebra, and geometry, asking students to solve algebraic problems, interpret and create graphs, answer word problems, and so on. Next, the Reading section looks at a student's abilities to interpret meaning, extract information, and conceptualize argumentative passages. Finally, the Verbal section of the Upper Level SSAT asks students 60 questions, 30 of which are related to synonyms and 30 of which are related to analogies.
How can a Tucson SSAT course help my student prepare for their exam?
If your student is getting ready to take the SSAT, help them feel as confident as possible by signing them up for a course. In their course, they can receive guided assistance from a skilled and knowledgeable instructor. Their instructor can answer any questions your student may have in real time, providing them with quick and helpful answers. In an SSAT course, individuals can also benefit from interacting with their peers who are also getting ready to take the SSAT.
Not only does an SSAT course provide students with focused guidance as they move through their test resources, but this course can also help students grow their test-taking abilities. Their course includes information about how to pace themselves during exams, make educated guesses, and manage their time when completing the exam.
How can I enroll my student in a Tucson SSAT course?
The courses we can provide to your student meet for two weeks or four weeks, depending on the option you select. These courses also occur during the day, evenings, or weekends, depending on what works best for your student. Courses begin on a weekly basis, so it's never too late to enroll and get started. If a Tucson SSAT course sounds like an option that can work for your student, reach out to Varsity Tutors today!
Gabby: Tucson SSAT course instructor
...in a newly-started Honduran school with limited resources. In Honduras, I spent countless hours creating an ESL curriculum and hand-making ESL worksheets, assessments, and booklets for my students. After returning from Honduras, I accepted a position as a Title I Reading Coach Assistant. I made great progress with helping students fine-tune skills in phonemic awareness, phonics, comprehension, fluency and vocabulary. I have also worked as a Behavioral Health Worker at Northland Family Help Center in...
Education & Certification
- Northern Arizona University - Bachelor of Education, Elementary School Teaching
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ACT
- GED
- SAT
- +42 subjects
Michelle: Tucson SSAT course instructor
...Degree in biology in 2011 from the University of Nevada, Reno. As an undergraduate, I worked as a peer tutor for three years in science, math, and English. During the same time, I was a teaching assistant for an introductory biology course. Since graduation I have worked as a molecular technologist in a genetics based lab, and I am now going to be a graduate student in epidemiology at the University of Arizona.
Education & Certification
- University of Nevada-Reno - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SAT
- GED
- ACT
- +46 subjects
Zaskia: Tucson SSAT course instructor
Hello! My name is Zaskia Villa and I'm studying Marketing and Film and TV at the University of Arizona. I love being creative, as my hobbies include writing, singing, dancing, and producing short videos. If you're interested in enhancing your public speaking skills or even just want me to edit an essay, I will do my best to guide you!
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- Marketing
- English
- Elementary Reading and Phonics Class
- +14 subjects
Morgana: Tucson SSAT course instructor
...Psychology. I also spent a summer teaching Physical Science at the high school level as a volunteer in Kenya … without electricity or textbooks. As an experienced writer and editor, I can help with essays, personal statements, writing technique and mechanics, as well as reading/study skills. I truly believe that every student can become a good writer with individual attention and encouragement. In school I was (and still am) a bookworm and one who sincerely...
Education & Certification
- University of St Andrews - Bachelors, Geography and International Relations
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- PSAT
- AIMS
- ACT
- +37 subjects
Tonia: Tucson SSAT course instructor
...from there to proficiency. Though I am tenacious, I am very patient and have your best in mind. I am an Arizona State certified teacher with a Bachelors and Masters degree in Education. I have a breadth of teaching experience. I have taught in elementary school, middle school, and community college. Most of my experience is in GED and ESL instruction. Learning can be fun and interesting. As your tutor, you will be encouraged to...
Education & Certification
- Chicago State University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
- National-Louis University - Master of Arts Teaching, Education
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ISEE
- SAT
- GED
- +30 subjects
Julia: Tucson SSAT course instructor
Life long learning is a hoot! Even with what I have accomplished, I'm not through yet. Curiosity has me constantly looking for things I don't know and mastering them. With 50 years in the classroom - yes this is an old picture - I'm still sticking nose into new things and pushing to learn all I can. If you can express your needs, we will find them together.
Education & Certification
- Marshall University - Bachelor of Science, Vocational-Technical Education
- Auburn University - Doctor of Education, Vocational-Technical Education
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- HSPT
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +66 subjects
Elisa: Tucson SSAT course instructor
...with students of all ages. I am very adept at finding creative ways to communicate difficult concepts through the use of digestible metaphors and examples. Additionally, I am able to maintain a laid-back and positive atmosphere with students, in which I can correct their mistakes and guide them to the correct answer without them feeling judged or penalized. I appreciate that every student has a unique learning style and is capable of excelling if given...
Education & Certification
- Kenyon College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology & Dance
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ACT
- SAT
- ISEE
- +54 subjects
Amanda: Tucson SSAT course instructor
...an AZA accredited zoo or aquarium. I have always had a passion for wildlife and education! I spent four years volunteering at the Oregon Zoo teaching kids about animals, and spent last year teaching students at an environmental center. My favorite aspect of teaching is seeing the students become excited and intrinsically motivated to learn. Through my studies, I have had the opportunity to learn about and work with students with a range of different abilities,...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Education
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ISEE
- ISEE-Middle Level Quantitative Reasoning
- Elementary School Reading
- +47 subjects
Education & Certification
- Florida International University - Bachelor of Science, Hospitality Administration and Management
- California University - Doctor of Philosophy, Organizational Leadership
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- TEAS
- ISEE
- GATE/ TAG
- +214 subjects
Sarah: Tucson SSAT course instructor
...achieved a degree in Elementary Education. I did my student teaching in 2nd Grade and my first year of teaching in 5th Grade Math and Science. Since then I have been moving around as a military spouse so I have been subbing and tutoring. I am originally from Memphis, TN, but I have lived in South Carolina, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Arizona. Moving around has given me a chance to meet many different students from all...
Education & Certification
- North Greenville University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ISEE
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- Science
- +37 subjects
Scarlet: Tucson SSAT course instructor
...I mainly studied European history, and I minored in anthropology . I am also knowledgeable in United States, as well as Mexican history prior to the 20th century. When studying anthropology I focused on archaeology, and have some field experience from that time. If you have any historical or anthropological questions outside of what I've mentioned, I will do my best to get you the correct answers. I have passed AP European history, and though...
Education & Certification
- Florida State University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- CLEP
- STAAR Grades 3-8
- REGENTS
- +142 subjects
Suzanne: Tucson SSAT course instructor
...at a local middle school. Previously, I taught music and reading at the elementary level. I have worked with high school students on college test prep and taught undergraduate Music Theory at the University of Arizona and Yale University. I have tutored Math through high school Algebra privately and am certified to teach middle school math. I enjoy helping students understand challenging material and love that aha moment when a student finally gets something that...
Education & Certification
- University of New Mexico - Bachelor in Arts, French
- Yale University - Masters, Music Theory
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SAT
- PSAT
- ASVAB
- +34 subjects
Katherine: Tucson SSAT course instructor
...in military mental health. I moved to Tucson in 2014 for my clinical internship and I love it out here! I'm passionate about education and learning. I believe in modifying my teaching style to the unique needs of the student in order to ensure a maximal learning experience. I also believe that learning isn't just about performing well on tests (although that is important and I will do my best to enable my students to...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelors, Psychology
- The Catholic University of America - PHD, Clinical Psychology
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SAT
- ISEE
- PSAT
- +31 subjects
Michelle: Tucson SSAT course instructor
...imagination and gave me to realize how pleasant reading can be--and not just works of fiction, but non-fiction as well. One of the most personally satisfying experiences I have had in my life was passing on my love of reading to my children. Then, not too long ago, I became a professional educator, and this, too, has been a gratifying experience. It is my pleasure to pass on the love of reading and the love...
Education & Certification
- University of Iowa - Bachelors, Spanish
- University of Arizona South - Masters, Secondary Education
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ISEE
- HSPT
- Conversational Spanish
- +25 subjects
Jennifer: Tucson SSAT course instructor
...family as well as the classroom teacher if applicable. When I am not working as an educator I am usually involved with family. My four children, all in college or graduated, accompanied us during our years overseas and they are a fine testimony for our family values and love of education. They know to find me outdoors exercising, in a bookstore or library or in the kitchen if they are in need of support.
Education & Certification
- University of Denver - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
- Lesley College - Masters in Education, Masters of Education
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- ISEE
- HSPT
- Phonics
- +29 subjects
Daniel: Tucson SSAT course instructor
...and Flinn Scholar. After graduating, I served for a term in AmeriCorps. SPECIALTIES: I tutor in many subjects: most HS subjects, test prep, and college general education, as well as high-level coursework in social sciences, history, philosophy, and other humanities. I can serve as a single, long-term tutor for students that need support in several subjects. I consider myself an "expert generalist," which is a rare specialty at the college level. I enjoy working with...
Education & Certification
- Arizona State University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- SAT
- PSAT
- ASVAB
- +158 subjects
Education & Certification
- University of Vermont - Bachelor in Arts, History
- University of Kentucky - Master of Arts, Geography
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- HSPT
- Math
- Writing
- +41 subjects
Gregg: Tucson SSAT course instructor
...these lessons I have used to create curricula for math classes, and I use them to tutor students. I also have a broad range of interests, studied linguistics for awhile, and did a summer program in scientific Russian in Novosibirsk in the USSR in 1989. I have certified to teach high school level math and the first year courses in earth science and biology. I have since had years of tutoring at the University of...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Astronomy and Physics (double major)
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- HSPT
- SAT
- PSAT
- +43 subjects
Cameron: Tucson SSAT course instructor
...many people are the exact opposite. I greatly enjoy helping people along the road to that understanding in geometry. My love for writing comes from a similar place, though from the opposite side. I was a terrible writer in middle school, but one writing skills class in high school changed me from a D level writer to a B+/A- level writer and the IB program only made me better. I love tutoring writing skills because...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Current Undergrad Student, Spanish
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- STAAR Grades 3-8
- +74 subjects
Theresa: Tucson SSAT course instructor
...of Teachers of English. Over the summer, I advanced my professional development with seminars from ASU's Arizona Virtual Teacher Institute and joined the Diversity and Inclusion Book Club of the Arizona English Teachers' Association. The past few months, I took a book club approach to summer reading with my one-on-one students. It was a great opportunity for them to choose books that weren't part of the standard curriculum. For my students with required summer reading...
Education & Certification
- Clemson University - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina - Master of Arts, Education
Subject Expertise
- SSAT
- HSPT
- SAT Subject Tests
- OLSAT
- +159 subjects