SSA Methods — Blog — Socratic Summer Academy

Retention Strategies: Writing and Chunking

Did you know that writing can help you remember? Here’s how taking notes can help you retain what you learn!

SSA MethodsAlyssa the College ExpertSeptember 28, 2023Video

There’s no point in learning something if you’ll just forget it! Here’s how we make sure our students retain information!

SSA MethodsAlyssa the College ExpertSeptember 25, 2023Video

Methods at SSA: Small 5-Person Classes Mean More Benefits!

Smaller classes means more student engagement, which means higher retention! We understand this at SSA and limit our classes to no more than 5 students.

SSA MethodsAlyssa the College ExpertSeptember 18, 2023Video

Methods at SSA: The Importance of Critical Thinking

Critical thinking is important in the short term, for things like the SAT, and the long term, for being successful in life! Here’s how we bring it into our classrooms.

SSA MethodsAlyssa the College ExpertSeptember 14, 2023Video

Methods at SSA: Teaching Students to Embrace Mistakes

If you didn’t make any mistakes, we wouldn’t have to teach you anything! We understand that it’s all part of the process and we welcome mistakes as opportunities to strengthen students’ understanding.

SSA MethodsAlyssa the College ExpertSeptember 11, 2023Video

Methods at SSA: 80/20 Rule Helps Students Learn More

By talking less ourselves, we encourage our students to engage critically and learn actively to get them closer to that incredible “AHA!” moment.

SSA MethodsAlyssa the College ExpertSeptember 5, 2023Video

Methods at SSA: Epiphany-Based Teaching Model

At SSA, we believe that our students already know most of what they need to. Here’s how we help students make connections!

SSA MethodsAlyssa the College ExpertAugust 31, 2023Video

Methods at SSA: Positive Learning Environment - Growth Mindset, Grit, and Resilience

Here’s how we provide a positive learning environment for our students where they can grow, build confidence, and gain self-assurance.

SSA MethodsAlyssa the College ExpertAugust 28, 2023Video

2 Types of Learning to Increase Retention

At SSA, we don’t just teach students tricks and tools, we show them how to use them! Here’s how.

SSA MethodsAlyssa the College ExpertJuly 10, 2023Video

6 Questions to Ask Yourself to Increase Retention

It’s important to learn from your mistakes! Here’s how SSA allows students to turn errors into success!

SSA MethodsAlyssa the College ExpertJuly 6, 2023Article

Socratic Summer Academy Is Diverse

SSA students will meet a variety teachers and students from diverse backgrounds. Here’s how SSA broadens the minds of its students!

SSA MethodsAlyssa the College ExpertMay 29, 2023Video

Are You a Great Student Struggling With the SAT? We Can Help!

Many students get great grades, but struggle with the SAT. This is very common! We can help.

SAT Prep, SSA MethodsAlyssa the College ExpertApril 27, 2023video

Methods at SSA: Filling in Knowledge Gaps

We know our students well so we know how to best help them. At SSA, we know our students’ strengths and where they need guidance so that we can help them where they need it!

SSA MethodsAlyssa the College ExpertMarch 13, 2023Video