TACHS Tutoring

TACHS Tutoring & Test Prep For 7th & 8th Graders

TACHS tutoring & test prep programs at Clairmont Advanced Education Center are an exceptional way for students to prepare for the Catholic High School entrance exam. All of our course and private tutoring options begin with TACHS diagnostic exams, teach critical strategies, and include free proctored practice exams at our beautiful Hudson-view education center in Irvington, NY. Courses are taught by NYS Certified teachers – true TACHS experts – and class size is limited to 4 students max. At TACHS prep classes at Clairmont Advanced, our students master test-taking techniques that help them not only excel on their TACHS exams, but apply the strategies learned to their Regents, SAT, and ACT exams in high school!

TACHS Tutoring

At Clairmont Advanced Education Center students master the core Math and ELA strategies which are essential to achieving a high percentile score and earning a scholarship. A percentile of 50% is considered an average score. Scores in the range of the 75%-99% percentile are required to be considered an “A-List” applicant and also for scholarship awards. This is a weekly course which meets for 2 hours every week (1 hour Math and 1 hour ELA).

Topics Covered in Clairmont Advanced TACHS Tutoring Include:

• Reading
  Developing fundamental skills to understand and interpret written material, enhancing literacy and critical thinking.
• Language
  Exploring various aspects of language use, from semantics to pragmatics, for effective communication.
• Vocabulary
  Expanding word knowledge and usage to improve language proficiency and comprehension.
• Reading Comprehension
  Fostering the ability to understand and interpret written texts, crucial for academic success.
• Sentence Structure
  Teaching the construction of well-formed sentences for clarity and coherence in writing.
• Punctuation
  Mastering the use of punctuation marks to enhance the readability and meaning of texts.
• Spelling
  Improving spelling accuracy to enhance writing skills and communication clarity.
• Grammar
  Focusing on grammatical rules and usage to construct correct and sophisticated sentences.
• Paragraph Structure
  Learning to organize ideas coherently in paragraphs for effective written communication.
• Writing Clearly
  Developing skills to express thoughts clearly and concisely in written form.
• Expressing Ideas in an Organized Manner
  Cultivating the ability to present thoughts systematically and logically in both speech and writing.
• Math & Math Abilities
  Building foundational math skills for problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Percentages
  Understanding and calculating percentages, a fundamental concept in math and real-world applications.
• Estimating
  Developing the skill to approximate values, important in math and everyday situations.
• Problem Solving
  Enhancing the ability to solve mathematical and real-world problems efficiently and effectively.
• Graphs and Tables
  Interpreting and creating graphs and tables for data representation and analysis.
• Integers
  Mastering the properties and operations of integers, key for advanced mathematical concepts.
• Analogies
  Exploring relationships and comparisons through analogies to enhance reasoning skills.
• Fractions
  Understanding fractions and their operations, essential for mathematical literacy.
• Measurement
  Learning to measure and calculate dimensions, vital for practical and academic purposes.
• Sequences
  Analyzing and forming sequences, important for understanding patterns and predictions.
• Decimals
  Gaining proficiency in decimal operations, crucial for precision in calculations.
• Algebra
  Exploring algebraic expressions, equations, and functions, foundational for higher-level math.
• Plane Geometry
  Studying shapes and properties on a plane, key for geometric understanding.
• Circles, Polygons
  Understanding the properties and formulas of circles and polygons for geometric applications.
• Word Problems
  Solving word problems to apply mathematical concepts in real-life scenarios.
• Patterns and Sequences
  Identifying and creating patterns and sequences, enhancing logical thinking and prediction skills.
• Abstract Reasoning
  Developing the ability to think conceptually and abstractly, important for problem-solving.
• More

In TACHS Tutoring We Focus On Teach Test Taking Strategies Including:

• Guessing vs Leaving Questions Unanswered
  Evaluating when to make an educated guess on tests versus leaving a question unanswered to optimize scoring.
• Multiple-choice Elimination Strategies
  Mastering techniques to narrow down options in multiple-choice questions, increasing the chances of selecting the correct answer.
• Reading Specific Strategies
  Implementing targeted approaches to enhance reading efficiency and understanding, tailored for various types of texts.
• Grammar Specific Strategies
  Sentence structure, punctuation, spelling, grammar, paragraph structure, etc.
• Math Specific Strategies
  Picking Numbers, Plug In Answer Choices, Data Analysis hacks, Estimation tricks, Arithmetic drills, etc.
• Ability Section Strategies
  Our multi-sensory approach using whole punchers white paper, and manipulatives strengthens our students’ ability to “see” these otherwise very abstract questions

TACHS Diagnostic Exams

Diagnostic exams are used to baseline a students score and identify areas of strength and weakness. The TACHS diagnostics also serve as a great introduction to the exam, and help familiarize students with the material the test focuses on. All proctored diagnostic and practice exams are given on previously administered TACHS exams (real tests). Test prep programs at Clairmont Advanced require a diagnostic score and analysis.

TACHS Diagnostic and Practice Exams Schedule:

First Saturday, of every month 10:15am

TACHS Test Prep Maintenance and Private Tutoring Sessions

During the days/weeks leading up to the TACHS exam we encourage students to participate in maintenance classes, where each week students come in to review homework from the week before. Students may also schedule private, one-on-one tutoring sessions for Math and ELA topics.

Hear What Our Parents Have To Say:

“Are you considering sending your child to Clairmont Advanced Learning Center but have not decided yet? I can tell you from firsthand experience that if it had not been for Clairmont Advanced and Liz and Marc in particular, my son would not have done as well as he did on the TACHS Exams that he participated in. Liz and Marc supported and encouraged my son every step of the way, which made him more confident in himself and this showed throughout the lessons he participated in at Clairmont Advanced and the scores he attained on the TACHS. My son met weekly with Liz to improve his Mathematics and with Marc to improve his verbiage. They taught him strategies and showed him tips that were very instrumental in preparing him for the TACHS Exam. With the tutelage of Liz and Marc my son attained a TACHS Exam Score of 98 in the NPR and 89 in the PR which resulted in his acceptance to the three high schools he applied to in their Honors Programs and helped in him receiving Scholarships as well. Many thanks to Liz and Marc we could not have done this without the two of you.”
-Dora U., 2021 TACHS Parent