COLMILAV Prueba de Suficiencia study plan

Diagnose current math level by solving a 20-item mixed placement set and recording errors by topic

Build a one-page formula sheet covering arithmetic operations, fractions, and order of operations

Solve 30 fraction and decimal operations problems without a calculator, targeting 90% accuracy

Set up a weekly error log with columns for topic, error type, and corrective rule

Apply ratio, proportion, and percentage rules to 25 word problems

Compute simple and compound interest in 15 practice scenarios

Convert between fractions, decimals, and percentages fluently in a timed 10-minute drill

Rework every missed item from weeks 1 and 2 until each is solved correctly twice

Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable across 20 exercises

Translate 10 verbal statements into algebraic expressions and equations

Define and apply the core kinematic variables (position, velocity, acceleration) in 10 problems

Convert units within the metric system and between common imperial units in 15 conversions

Apply Newton's three laws to 15 free-body diagram problems

Calculate work, power, and mechanical energy in 15 exercises

Explain in writing the difference between mass and weight using two worked examples

Identify the correct formula for each problem type before calculating, in 20 mixed physics items

Identify main ideas and supporting details in 8 short expository passages

Distinguish fact from opinion and detect author purpose in 10 items

Complete 4 timed reading sets of 5 questions each within 12 minutes per set

Write one-paragraph summaries of 5 passages using no more than 40 words each

Draw valid inferences and conclusions from 10 short argumentative texts

Build a personal list of 60 English academic and exam-frequent words with Spanish equivalents

Complete 6 English reading comprehension sets at 70% accuracy or better

Review English grammar points (verb tenses, articles, prepositions) through 30 targeted items

Answer 40 English multiple-choice items covering grammar, vocabulary, and reading in two timed sittings

Assemble a timeline of 25 key historical events with dates and one-line significance

Review core general-knowledge areas (geography, civics, science milestones) using a 50-item self-quiz

Explain 10 historical events aloud in two minutes each without notes

Solve 20 logical reasoning items covering sequences, syllogisms, and deduction

Complete 15 spatial aptitude exercises involving rotation, folding, and pattern completion

Take two full-length timed mock exams and score each by domain

Re-drill the 30 highest-frequency error types collected across all eight weeks