This module gives an overview of the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) problem-solving essay admissions component. This includes a brief description of the structure and content of the essay and test timing. A diagnostic test is included to gauge student's math knowledge.

We will start by analyzing the previous TJ Science Problem Solving Essay Prompt and learn more about the basic concepts of genetics. This unit will equip you with further knowledge on answering genetics-type questions.

In this lesson, you will be answering different science topics. Practice your skills in ecology, chemistry, and basic physics questions.

Physical Science covers chemistry, physics, earth science, and astronomy. Explore topics and learn how to answer some of these question types.

Learn how to read and analyze experimental data.

We understand that there are content gaps or concepts not taught in the classrooms. There is so much to learn, which is why we are providing resources that you. may find helpful in building your knowledge and understanding of some science concepts.

This lesson consists of a math knowledge check, skill builders, and a list of resources a student can go back to for skill building in Math. These will help students in solving the variety of word problems they will encounter in the course.

Math Concepts A. Percents and Rates 1. Finding Discounts and Sale Price 2. Percent Increase and Decrease B. Perimeter, Area and Volume C. Pythagorean Theorem 1. Simplifying Square Roots 2. Finding the Length of the Hypotenuse of a Right Triangle 3. Finding the Length of a Leg of a Right Triangle

Math Concepts D. Writing and Solving Equations E. Solving Systems of Equations Sub-topics for D and E 1. Distance, Rate and Time 2. Mixture Problems 3. Work Problems

Math Concepts F. Sequences and Series (Arithmetic and Geometric) G. Probability and Statistics H. Slope

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