5-Day Workshop Curriculum
A comprehensive look at what students will learn each day. Our curriculum is designed to build skills progressively, from understanding trap patterns to executing under full test conditions.
Program Structure
Each day builds on the previous, creating a complete transformation in how students approach the SAT.
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day-by-Day Breakdown
Detailed schedules, learning objectives, and outcomes for each day of the workshop.
The 11 Trap Types
Students learn to instantly recognize all 11 psychological patterns the SAT uses to steal points.
Reading & Writing Traps (7)
Scope Creep
Answer goes beyond what the passage actually says
Distortion
Twists the meaning of text evidence
Opposite
Says the reverse of what's true
Extreme Language
Uses absolutes like "always" or "never"
Recycled Words
Uses familiar words in wrong context
Out of Scope
Brings in information not in the passage
Partial Answer
Only partially addresses the question
Math Traps (4)
Calculation Bait
Leads you down unnecessary calculation paths
Unit Trap
Mixes up units or conversions
Sign Flip
Negative/positive confusion
Variable Swap
Solves for the wrong variable
Skills Students Will Master
By the end of the 5-day workshop, students will have developed these core competencies.
Trap Pattern Recognition
Instantly identify all 11 trap types
Evidence-Based Elimination
Systematically rule out wrong answers
Decision Protocol Execution
Consistent decision-making under pressure
Time Management
Optimal pacing across all sections
Pressure Performance
Execute at peak level on test day
Error Analysis
Self-diagnose and correct mistakes
Bring This Curriculum to Your School
Ready to give your students the decision training advantage? Contact us to schedule a workshop or learn more about our school partnership options.