About the Course
Looking to secure your child's spot at Stuyvesant, Bronx Science, or Brooklyn Tech? Our SHSAT math preparation draws on insider expertise from instructors who've taught within NYC's specialized high schools. We know exactly what it takes to succeed – not just on the test, but within these prestigious programs.
Why Our Approach Works
Our unique insight combines assessment data with years of specialized high school teaching experience. This allows us to create preparation strategies that go beyond typical test prep, incorporating the problem-solving approaches that define success at NYC's top schools. Your child isn't just preparing for a test – they're preparing for excellence at the city's most challenging institutions.
What They'll Master
- Decode the SHSAT's distinctive question style using insider techniques from experienced teachers
- Master the advanced problem-solving methods that distinguish top performers
- Build test-taking speed and accuracy through strategies proven at specialized high schools
- Develop the mathematical foundation needed for success in these rigorous programs
The DuoSpace Difference
- Learn from instructors who understand specialized high schools from the inside
- Real-time adaptability based on proven classroom success patterns
- Comprehensive tracking aligned with historical admission benchmarks
- Strategic preparation that builds both test scores and classroom readiness
- Post-session materials designed by teachers who know what works
What to Expect
While DuoSpace curriculum is customized for each student's needs and learning preferences, these are the core SHSAT math areas we typically cover:
- Problem Solving Strategies: Developing efficient approaches to word problems, multi-step scenarios, and logical reasoning questions specific to the SHSAT format.
- Number Sense & Operations: Strengthening computational skills with fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, and proportions through targeted practice.
- Algebra Fundamentals: Building proficiency with linear equations, inequalities, systems, and functions with focus on the unique SHSAT presentation style.
- Geometry Applications: Mastering area, perimeter, volume, coordinate geometry, and spatial reasoning questions commonly featured on the exam.
- Data Interpretation: Analyzing graphs, tables, and statistics with techniques specific to the types of data representation found on the SHSAT.
- Test-Taking Optimization: Implementing strategic approaches to time management, answer elimination, educated guessing, and checking work under test conditions.
Prerequisite Knowledge
Students beginning our SHSAT Math preparation typically have grade-level math skills aligned with New York City's curriculum through 7th grade. We tailor our approach to address each student's specific strengths and growth areas, with particular attention to the high-stakes nature of this specialized exam.
What Our Students Say About Us
See how our hyper-personalized approach has transformed students' relationship with calculus and boosted their academic achievement.
Austin began SHSAT preparation early with my son, creating a customized long-term strategy that built fundamentals while gradually introducing test-specific techniques matched to his learning style.
I was scoring well on school tests but struggling with SHSAT practice exams until Austin identified the specific question patterns giving me trouble. His customized approach transformed my performance.
My son knew the material but froze during standardized tests. Austin developed customized strategies that addressed his test anxiety while strengthening specific content areas where he needed improvement.
