SSAT Middle Level SSAT 中级考试
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Course outline
Unit 1 · Quantitative: Numbers & Operations 数学：数与运算
Exam weight: ~40% of Quantitative
1.1 — Order of Operations (PEMDAS) 运算顺序
· Parentheses · Exponents · Multiplication/Division · Addition/Subtraction
1.2 — Fractions 分数
· Adding/subtracting fractions · Multiplying/dividing fractions · Mixed numbers · Improper fractions · LCD
1.3 — Decimals 小数
· Decimal operations · Place value · Converting fractions to decimals
1.4 — Percentages 百分比
· Finding percent of a number · Percent increase/decrease · Converting between fractions/decimals/percents
1.5 — Ratios and Proportions 比与比例
· Setting up ratios · Cross multiplication · Proportion word problems
1.6 — Exponents and Square Roots 指数与平方根
· Exponent rules · Perfect squares 1-15 · Square roots · Negative exponents
1.7 — Integers and Negative Numbers 整数与负数
· Operations with negatives · Absolute value · Number line
1.8 — Factors, Multiples, and Primes 因数、倍数与质数
· GCF · LCM · Prime factorization · Divisibility rules
Unit 2 · Quantitative: Algebra & Geometry 数学：代数与几何
Exam weight: ~60% of Quantitative
2.1 — Variables and Expressions 变量与表达式
· Evaluating expressions · Simplifying like terms · Distributive property
2.2 — Solving Equations 解方程
· One-step equations · Two-step equations · Variables on both sides · Equations with fractions
2.3 — Inequalities 不等式
· Solving inequalities · Flipping sign when dividing by negatives
2.4 — Patterns and Sequences 数列与规律
· Arithmetic sequences · Geometric sequences · Pattern recognition
2.5 — Word Problems 文字应用题
· Age problems · Distance/Rate/Time · Work problems · Mixture problems
2.6 — Angles and Triangles 角度与三角形
· Angle types · Complementary/supplementary · Triangle angle sum · Pythagorean theorem · Triangle classification
2.7 — Quadrilaterals and Circles 四边形与圆
· Area and perimeter of rectangles/squares · Parallelograms · Trapezoids · Circle circumference and area
2.8 — Volume and 3D Shapes 体积与立体图形
· Rectangular prism volume · Cube volume · Cylinder volume · Surface area
2.9 — Coordinate Geometry 坐标几何
· Coordinate plane · Distance formula · Slope · Midpoint
2.10 — Data Analysis and Probability 数据分析与概率
· Mean, median, mode, range · Reading graphs and tables · Basic probability · Counting principle · Independent events
Unit 3 · Verbal: Synonyms & Analogies 词汇：同义词与类比
Exam weight: 100% of Verbal (30 + 30)
3.1 — Synonyms Strategy 同义词策略
· Think of meaning before looking at choices · Use word roots/prefixes/suffixes · Context association · Process of elimination
3.2 — Word Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes 词根、前缀与后缀
· Common prefixes (un-, re-, pre-, mis-, dis-) · Common suffixes (-tion, -ment, -ness, -ful, -less) · Common roots (aud, vis, scrib, port, dict)
3.3 — Vocabulary Level 1: Foundation (100 words) 基础词汇（100词）
· Everyday academic vocabulary · Words from reading and textbooks
3.4 — Vocabulary Level 2: Intermediate (100 words) 中级词汇（100词）
· More challenging vocabulary · Words common in literature and journalism
3.5 — Vocabulary Level 3: Advanced (100 words) 高级词汇（100词）
· High-scoring vocabulary · Nuanced and less common words
3.6 — Analogy Relationships 类比关系
· Synonyms/Antonyms · Part-to-Whole · Characteristic · Function/Use · User/Tool
3.7 — Analogy Practice 类比练习
· 4-step method: Make a sentence, Apply, Match, Verify · Common traps: reversed order, surface similarity
Unit 4 · Reading Comprehension 阅读理解
Exam weight: 100% of Reading
4.1 — Reading Strategies 阅读策略
· Skim first vs read questions first · Active reading with annotations · Time management: 5-6 min per passage
4.2 — Main Idea Questions 主旨题
· Identify central theme · Focus on first and last paragraphs · Eliminate too broad or too narrow options
4.3 — Detail Questions 细节题
· Locate specific information in passage · Answer is directly stated or paraphrased · Do not add your own inference
4.4 — Inference Questions 推断题
· Read between the lines · Must have text evidence · Avoid over-interpretation
4.5 — Vocabulary in Context 语境词汇题
· Read surrounding sentences · Substitute each choice into the sentence · Beware of common meaning traps
4.6 — Tone and Attitude 语气与态度题
· Identify positive/negative/neutral tone · Common tone words: optimistic, critical, skeptical, objective
4.7 — Organization and Purpose 结构与目的题
· Why does the author include this? · How is the passage organized? · Paragraph function
4.8 — Literary Fiction Passages 文学小说类文章
· Character, setting, conflict · Dialogue and description · Inference and tone questions common
4.9 — Science and Social Studies Passages 科学和社会研究类文章
· Facts and processes · Cause and effect · Detail questions common
4.10 — Humanities Passages 人文类文章
· Biography, art, philosophy · Author's viewpoint · Main idea and purpose questions common
Unit 5 · Writing Sample 写作样本
Exam weight: Unscored (sent to schools)
5.1 — Creative Story Writing 创意故事写作
· Character development · Setting and sensory details · Conflict and resolution · Plot structure: beginning, rising action, climax, resolution
5.2 — Personal Essay Writing 个人论述写作
· Clear thesis statement · Specific examples from personal experience · 5-paragraph structure · Reflection and insight
5.3 — Writing Mechanics 写作技巧
· Grammar and spelling · Sentence variety · Transitions and flow · Strong opening and closing · Time management: 2 min plan, 20 min write, 3 min revise