SAT Math

More than 6 years experience

In my 4 years of taking SAT math, I realized that for my students to excel in the two parts that make up the test, the non - calculator and calculator parts, I need to help them to realize the various themes the test is split into and to take them theme by theme, modeling questions around each of the themes in a way that will meet the expectations of college board for the test. Hence, I teach my students extensively on algebra, equation and data interpretation from tables and graph which make up about 90% of SAT math. I always major on these three topics while preparing my students and also ensure I teach them geometry, basic trigonometry and complex numbers which just constitute about 10% of the whole test.

My students will always score 600 or more in their Math test. This is because apart from in-depth teaching I provide, I also train students to manage the 80 minutes given for the test properly.

I have always taught my students from the known to the unknown. I first of all find out their ideas and knowledge about a particular theme in SAT math and try to discover which knowledge they are missing. Once I realize where they are deficient, I try to introduce them to the new knowledge using things they are familiar with to consolidate their grasp of the new concept and also to push their reasoning to catching the knowledge themselves instead of bombarding them with an already established knowledge or fact. In this way I help to develop their ability to pick up knowledge themselves even without a tutor present with them.

I have always kept evaluating my student’s performance and grasp of ideas and concepts by availing them with challenging exercises that will further broaden their understanding.

Olusegun also teaches:

Physics, Basic Sciences, Basic Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, Further Mathematics, Basic Technology, Chemistry, General Mathematics

Levels taught: Primary, Jss, Sss, Undergraduate and Adult

Teaching Curriculum: Nigerian, British, American

I have taught British and American curricula both in schools and in tutorials for about four years. The British Mathematics is hard core i.e, students learnt concepts the raw way but later see how to apply it to real life situation. But in American curriculum, concepts are demystified.

Lessons hold at a neutral location

When you book lessons, they'll be delivered at your home or anywhere else you both agree - whichever works best for you.