Teacher-led lessons
Whole-group SAT-aligned materials teachers can present directly.
SAT curriculum
A teacher-led SAT curriculum that raises scores by deepening ELA and math skills.
Built directly into the classes teachers already teach, not around teaching to the test.
Talk to us“When they received their SAT scores last year, they said ‘ChalkTalk!’ Almost all of them improved by at least 100 points; we exceeded national, state, and local averages.”
How it works
Five components, one unified instructional approach.
Everything a teacher needs to run SAT-aligned instruction without building it from scratch.
Small group activities
Group students automatically by performance or manually for discussion and collaborative practice.
Adaptive practice
Give every student a personalized practice path based on placement and ongoing performance.
Mock tests + strategies
Use practice exams modeled on SAT format and timing while building pacing, elimination, and format familiarity.
Reporting
See skill-level reports showing exactly where each student and class stand.
Data-driven instruction
Know exactly where to focus instruction.
ChalkTalk ranks standards by each class’s skill gap and how heavily they appear on the SAT, helping teachers put instructional time where it matters most.
app.chalktalk.com / reports / roi-by-benchmark
SAT Skill Level Report by Lesson: Summary by Benchmark
How to use: This report highlights lessons using a Return on Instruction score that combines the class’s average skill level with the number of questions on the exam. Higher ROI indicates a larger opportunity for focused instruction.
| # | Subject | Topic | Avg. skill level | Questions on exam | Return on Instruction (ROI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SAT Reading & Writing | Command of Evidence | 1.4 | 4–6 | 94% |
| 2 | SAT Math | Linear Equations, One Variable | 1.6 | 3–5 | 89% |
| 3 | SAT Reading & Writing | Words in Context | 1.9 | 3–4 | 71% |
| 4 | SAT Math | Systems of Equations | 2.0 | 2–3 | 64% |
| 5 | SAT Reading & Writing | Boundaries (Punctuation) | 2.6 | 2–3 | 38% |
| 6 | SAT Math | Central Ideas & Details | 2.8 | 1–2 | 22% |
Illustrative Reading, Writing & Math sample, not real student data.
Built for existing pathways
Integrate SAT prep into existing course codes.
ChalkTalk can support SAT preparation within existing mathematics and English course structures, helping districts build college and career readiness into the regular school day.
Option A · Deeper instruction
Build SAT preparation into core instruction.
Primary instruction runs 3–5 days per week for 20–45 minutes per day, integrated into existing courses.
Covers standards for selected courses, with walk-through examples drawn from SAT-style questions built into daily learning.
Every implementation includes
- Ready-to-use lesson plans and slides
- Adaptive practice and study videos
- Printables and online activities
- Built-in progress monitoring
- Professional development and data coaching
- Pacing guides
Examples of existing courses ChalkTalk partners have integrated SAT prep into:
IR4
Extend reading intervention through SAT-aligned passages, comprehension, analysis, and English-conventions practice in Intensive Reading 4.
Math Models
Embed SAT mathematics readiness into real-world modeling, personal finance, data, algebraic, graphical, and geometric problem solving.
ENG III
Build SAT English and reading readiness through English III grammar, vocabulary, research, and evidence-based writing instruction.
Pressed for time?
Option B
Bell-Ringers & Bootcamp
A faster SAT implementation model with strong impact and minimal lift.
Bell-Ringers
5–10 minute warm-ups with sample SAT questions that compound into durable skill growth.
Bootcamp
30–45 minute sessions for 2–3 weeks before test day, combining strategy lessons and adaptive practice.
Every implementation includes
- Ready-to-use lesson plans and slides
- Adaptive practice and study videos
- Printables and online activities
- Built-in progress monitoring
- Professional development and data coaching
- Pacing guides
Questions from districts
SAT preparation, answered.
Still deciding? Talk to your local representative.
What is the best way to prepare students for the SAT during the school day?
Effective SAT preparation builds the reading, writing, and math skills the test measures, targets each student's gaps with assessment data, and gives students practice with the test's format and timing. ChalkTalk delivers all three during regular class periods through teacher-led lessons, small-group activities, adaptive individual practice, and practice tests modeled on the SAT.
Does ChalkTalk also prepare students for the PSAT?
Yes. ChalkTalk's SAT curriculum covers both SAT and PSAT preparation. Both tests assess reading, writing, and math, so the same lessons, practice, and skill-level reports support students preparing for either test.
Can SAT prep fit into existing high school courses?
Yes. Districts integrate ChalkTalk into courses they already schedule, such as English III, Math Models, and Intensive Reading 4. Schools can teach 3 to 5 days per week for 20 to 45 minutes, use 5 to 10 minute bell-ringers with sample SAT questions, or run 30 to 45 minute bootcamp sessions for 2 to 3 weeks before test day.
How do teachers know which SAT skills to teach first?
ChalkTalk ranks standards by each class's skill gap and how heavily each standard appears on the SAT, combined into a Return on Instruction score. Teachers can see which reading, writing, and math skills offer the largest opportunity and plan instruction accordingly.
Is there evidence that ChalkTalk improves SAT scores?
ChalkTalk's SAT Math curriculum earned ESSA Level 3 certification after a 17-week correlational study by LearnPlatform found a statistically significant, positive relationship between ChalkTalk use and SAT Math outcomes. At TCC South in Fort Worth ISD, Principal Quanda Collins reported that almost all students improved by at least 100 points and that the school exceeded national, state, and local averages.
Does ChalkTalk work online and on paper?
Yes. The online platform provides adaptive practice, study videos, and real-time progress monitoring, and print materials include worksheets, group printables, and teacher lesson plans.
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