Course Structure & Materials
In the Keys Program, instructors utilize the Facilitative Approach, which allows students to assess their strengths and weaknesses. Students are also encouraged to come to each session with any questions regarding their preparation material. Our instructors lead peer group discussions to assist students in finding the correct solutions. Thus, with the help of the instructor and the input of their peers, students work through missed problems to not only correct their mistakes, but to understand the concepts as well.
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The Keys Program Course Information
- Intense foundation review of important Math concepts (listed below)
- Real GRE problems tackled using the SP Method
- Organization of problems by concept to promote Concept-based Learning
- Extensive homework assignments each session
- Homework review using the Facilitative Approach
- Online practice tests to encourage familiarity with the computer-based format and scoring model
- Timed practice sessions
The Keys Program Course Outline
The Keys Program consists of eight 3-hr sessions emphasizing the Quantitative problems from “The Official Guide to the GRE Revised General Test,” by the official test makers, ETS. Using this text and supplementary texts, students work through real GRE problems that are similar to those they are likely to see on their test.
Sessions are organized as follows:
- Session 1: Arithmetic Part I
- Session 2: Arithmetic Part II
- Session 3: Algebra Part I
- Session 4: Algebra Part II
- Session 5: Statistics
- Session 6: Geometry Part I
- Session 7: Geometry Part II
- Session 8: Data Analysis and Interpretation Sets
The Keys Program Concepts
The Quantitative section of the GRE tests your knowledge of a finite number of Math concepts. Mastering these concepts is critical to scoring your highest on the test. In the Keys Program, our instructors teach the Math concepts listed below that are required for your success on the GRE.
The concepts can be categorized into four groups:
- arithmetic
- algebra & statistics
- geometry
- data analysis and interpretation
Concepts include:
Arithmetic
Number Theory, Properties of Integers, Fractions, Decimals, Divisibility Rules, Prime Numbers, Even and Odd Numbers, Positive and Negative Numbers, Consecutive Integers, Number Lines, Digits, Factors and Multiples, Factor Trees, Order of Operations, Percentages, Ratios, Proportions, Squares and other Powers, Square Roots
Algebra & Statistics
Exponents, Solving Equations, Substitution, FOIL, Factoring, Inequalities, Applied Algebra, Translating Math Sentences into Equations, Mean, Median, Sets, Graphs of Equations, Slope, Intercepts
Geometry
Lines and Angles, Circles, Area, Circumference, Triangles, Isosceles, Equilateral, Special Right Triangles, Pythagorean Theorem, Perimeter, Quadrilaterals, Integrated Shapes, Volume, Coordinate Geometry
Data Representation and Interpretation
Probability, Mean, Median, Mode, Range, Standard Deviation, Percentiles, Interpretation of Data in Graphs and Tables
The Keys Program Course Materials
Course Materials Include:
- “The Official Guide to the GRE revised General Test,” by the ETS
- Math foundation review books (optional)
- Computer-adaptive practice exams
- Math foundation review handouts
- Overview and format of the revised GRE
- Tips to prepare you for the revised GRE
- Sample study plan
- “How do I know when I’m ready for revised GRE Quantitative section?” checklist
- MathSP notebook and timer