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STEM Thinking Skills Test® 8 Fall

Engage with expert instructors in real-time, ensuring personalized guidance and immediate feedback to enhance understanding.
Structured Curriculum: Follow a meticulously organized lesson plan that covers all essential STEM thinking skills, guided by professionals with deep knowledge in their fields.
Collaborative Learning Environment: Interact with peers and instructors in a dynamic virtual classroom, promoting collaborative problem-solving and discussion.
Real-Time Progress Tracking: Benefit from live quizzes and interactive practice sessions that provide immediate insights into your learning progress.
Flexible and Convenient Access: Attend live classes from anywhere, with the convenience of fitting the course into your schedule without losing the value of direct interaction with licensed professionals.
Targeted Skill Development: Focus on building critical thinking, problem-solving, and scientific reasoning skills explicitly tailored for STEM-related standardized tests guided by experienced educators.
Enhanced Engagement: Students participate in a dynamic online platform with interactive tools and resources, keeping them motivated and involved throughout the course.
Comprehensive Test Preparation: Gain thorough preparation for the STEM Thinking Skills Test® through expert instruction, hands-on practice, and continuous assessment.

Price $675
Section code G8
Class dates When: Sep 05 - Oct 24, 2025
Schedule Fri 06:30 pm - 08:00 pm
Teacher Admin Assistant

TJ Student Portrait Sheet (Self-Paced)

1. Flexible Learning at Your Own Pace
Complete Control Over Your Schedule: This self-paced program allows students to progress through the material conveniently. Whether managing a busy schedule or preferring a customized pace, this course offers flexibility to suit individual learning needs and styles.

2. Tailored Diagnostic Testing
Personalized Writing Assessment: Begin with a diagnostic test that evaluates your writing skills, helping identify strengths and areas for improvement. This customized assessment allows you to create a targeted study plan that maximizes your time and effort.

3. Comprehensive Essay Guidance
Master the Key Components of TJ Essays: Learn how to craft compelling essays by focusing on essential elements such as your STEM background and why you want to attend TJHSST. This section helps you align your experiences with what the admissions committee looks for in applicants.

4. Ludic Learning for an Engaging Experience
Interactive and Fun Learning: We incorporate Ludic learning principles, blending fun and play with structured instruction. This approach makes the learning experience more enjoyable and engaging, motivating students to explore concepts more deeply while keeping them focused.

5. In-depth exploration of Graduate Attributes
Portrait of a Graduate Focus: Reflect on and develop key traits like collaboration, innovation, and critical thinking. This section helps you present yourself as a well-rounded candidate by emphasizing the qualities central to the TJHSST Portrait of a Graduate.

6. Self-Guided Practice with Retired Prompts
Apply Knowledge to Real Prompts: Tackle actual retired TJHSST prompts as part of your practice. This hands-on experience helps you refine your skills and prepare for the types of questions that you might encounter in the admissions process.

7. Step-by-Step Essay Structure Mastery
Master Reflective Writing: Learn how to structure your essays using reflective writing techniques that resonate with the TJ admissions committee. The program breaks down the reflective essay genre into easy-to-follow steps, making the process more approachable.

8. Evidence-Based Self-Reflection
Showcase Exceptional Activities: Learn to highlight leadership, initiative, and STEM-related activities. This module helps you reflect on your experiences and present them effectively to make your application stand out to the admissions committee.

9. Ace the Timed Writing Test
Timed Test Simulation for Real-World Practice: Build confidence and improve your ability to perform under pressure with timed test simulations. These simulations replicate actual test conditions, ensuring you are fully prepared for the timed essay portion of the TJHSST application.

10. Access to Teachers Through the Dashboard
Get Expert Feedback and Guidance: You can access teachers via our dashboard, even in the self-paced format. This direct communication ensures you can ask questions, seek feedback on your essays, and get personalized advice, helping you stay on track and improve your writing.

11. Expert-Led Guidance and Resources
Comprehensive Support Materials: Benefit from expert-designed resources, guides, and sample essays that provide actionable strategies for writing successful TJHSST application essays. The program offers high-quality instruction to support your independent learning.

Price $550
Section code Self-Paced
Class duration Duration: Self-Paced. Students are assigned a mentor and receive a rubric and written feedback on their drafts every time they submit their work. We will also do a 2-hour Test Simulation on January 31, 2024.
Teacher Krishna Cart

Academies of Loudoun Writing Spring Gr 6 to 7

Benefits of Online or In-Person Live Instruction:

> Flipped Classroom Model: Maximize learning time with a modern flipped classroom approach, where students review videos and materials at their own pace before applying knowledge in interactive sessions.
> Self-Paced Learning: Students can access our ACL Writing Self-Paced resources anytime, anywhere, allowing them to learn at their own pace and revisit challenging concepts.
> Personalized Teacher Support: Benefit from the added value of caring, knowledgeable teachers who provide tailored guidance and ensure each student’s unique needs are met.
> Interactive In-Person and Online Sessions: Engage in dynamic, hands-on activities that reinforce learning in the classroom or through live online sessions.
> Targeted Feedback: Students receive customized, rubric-based feedback aligned with the Academies of Loudoun standards, helping them refine their writing skills and achieve their goals.

Motivation Through Recognition: Keep students engaged and motivated with our unique badge-awarding system, celebrating milestones and progress.

Seamless Integration of Resources: Combine the flexibility of self-paced learning with the structured support of teacher-led sessions, creating a balanced and practical educational experience.

Proven Expertise: Learn from a curriculum crafted by Krishna Cart, a National Board Certified Reading Specialist and Literacy Coach, backed by years of experience and ongoing doctoral research in Curriculum and Instruction.

Price $595
Course code Cart, et al. · Section code Spring
Class dates When: May 07 - Jun 18, 2025
Schedule Tue 05:45 pm - 07:15 pm