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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So these prep programs just teach standard test taking not actual math skills?[/quote]

I know I will be flamed for this.   No - the so called Math skills are more like "refresher".

Math skills of speed and accuracy is built upon content knowledge through practice.  In other words - you need to know the content, how to solve various kinds of problems, how to understand what the problems are asking for ,  and then practise it enough, consistently and regularly that you remember how to do these problems, even if they are presented in a different format.  Your prep classes will not teach your kids that. Still there are many benefits to the classes.  You will have to work with your kid when they do their packets, so that you can reinforce the concepts as well as make sure that if there is any gaps in knowledge - you are helping them to fill it.

Of course, when they are teaching the Math sections they are teaching them Math. But not like it is being taught in school or at home. More from the view to familiarize kids about how it will be presented on the tests.  The speed, accuracy, shortcuts - that will come from teaching at home and being good in content knowledge.

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