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Thursday, March 26, 2009
ACT Sparknotes-ACT test center.
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ACT
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| Orientation |
| 1.0 Introducing the New ACT (and Ending World Hunger) |
| 2.0 General Strategies for Taking the ACT |
| ACT English Review |
| 3.0 The ACT English Test |
| 4.0 Strategies for the English Test |
| 5.0 Usage/Mechanics Questions on the English Test |
| 6.0 Rhetorical Skills Questions on the English Test |
| 7.0 The New ACT Writing Test |
| ACT Math Review |
| 8.0 The ACT Math Test |
| 9.0 Strategies for the Math Test |
| 10.0 ACT Math Subjects |
| ACT Reading Review |
| 11.0 The ACT Reading Test |
| 12.0 Strategies for the Reading Test |
| 13.0 Passages and Questions on the Reading Test |
| ACT Science Reasoning Review |
| 14.0 The ACT Science Reasoning Test |
| 15.0 Strategies for the Science Reasoning Test |
| 16.0 Passages and Questions on the Science Reasoning Test |
| Practice Tests |
| 17.0 Practice Tests Are Your Best Friends |
Looking for SAT or ACT prep help?
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Looking for SAT or ACT prep help? We found some great free test prep Web sites for you. Some sites require quick registration, but none require remuneration.
Full-length practice tests
Students who overlook the ACT and SAT Web sites are missing a great opportunity to get free practice.
These sites offer one free test in addition to practice questions and test hints:
• ACT Inc.: act.org
• The College Board (SAT): collegeboard.com
• UCCP Online: uccp.org
• Princeton Review: princetonreview.com
Practice test sections
It may be helpful to practice critical reading or math sections before tackling an entire test. Though these three sites don’t offer full-length practice tests, they do have
complete practice sections, strategies, advice and vocab.
• Number2.com: Founded to make high-quality test preparation universally accessible.
• testprepreview.com: Offers practice test sections for the SAT, ACT and PSAT.
• Kaptest.com: Operated by Kaplan Test Prep.
Vocabulary assistance
Many online sites offer free vocabulary assistance, including a list of the top SAT words; words of the day; and lists of Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes and roots.
Beware of vocabulary sites that are punctilious; understanding the general idea of a word will be more beneficial in the long run than memorizing hundreds of dictionary meanings.
To garner a better vocabulary, here are a few favorite sites:
• freevocabulary.com: This list of 5,000 collegiate words offers brief, easy-to-remember definitions.
• msu.edu: Michigan State University offers organized lists of advanced vocabulary words and Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes and roots. Search “vocab words.”
• m-w.com: Merriam-Webster will e-mail subscribers a word of the day.
• quizhub.com: The interactive quizzes on QuizHub feature eight words at a time. Just click to review the next set of words.
• virtualsalt.com/roots.htm: This site has an easy-to-read table of Greek and Latin roots and prefixes.
• vocabtest.com: Free online vocabulary workshops cover all levels of words. This is a great site to increase your vocabulary comprehension.
Test resources
If you are in need of deft advice on how to take these tests, turn to:
• ePrep.com: Launched in spring 2006, ePrep.com is an extension of Karl Schellscheidt’s private tutoring practice. The site now includes test prep and college admission advice. The unique interactive format of ePrep.com allows videos to be downloaded to iPods or other devices.
THE FOLLOWING BOLD WORDS APPEAR IN THIS COLUMN. TRY MATCHING THE WORDS TO THEIR MEANINGS.
1. DEFT A. payment
2. GARNER B. meticulously attentive to detail
3. REMUNERATION C. to acquire
4. PUNCTILIOUS D. skillful
Answers: (1) d (2) c (3) a (4) b
Looking for SAT or ACT prep help? We found some great free test prep Web sites for you. Some sites require quick registration, but none require remuneration.
Full-length practice tests
Students who overlook the ACT and SAT Web sites are missing a great opportunity to get free practice.
These sites offer one free test in addition to practice questions and test hints:
• ACT Inc.: act.org
• The College Board (SAT): collegeboard.com
• UCCP Online: uccp.org
• Princeton Review: princetonreview.com
Practice test sections
It may be helpful to practice critical reading or math sections before tackling an entire test. Though these three sites don’t offer full-length practice tests, they do have
complete practice sections, strategies, advice and vocab.
• Number2.com: Founded to make high-quality test preparation universally accessible.
• testprepreview.com: Offers practice test sections for the SAT, ACT and PSAT.
• Kaptest.com: Operated by Kaplan Test Prep.
Vocabulary assistance
Many online sites offer free vocabulary assistance, including a list of the top SAT words; words of the day; and lists of Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes and roots.
Beware of vocabulary sites that are punctilious; understanding the general idea of a word will be more beneficial in the long run than memorizing hundreds of dictionary meanings.
To garner a better vocabulary, here are a few favorite sites:
• freevocabulary.com: This list of 5,000 collegiate words offers brief, easy-to-remember definitions.
• msu.edu: Michigan State University offers organized lists of advanced vocabulary words and Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes and roots. Search “vocab words.”
• m-w.com: Merriam-Webster will e-mail subscribers a word of the day.
• quizhub.com: The interactive quizzes on QuizHub feature eight words at a time. Just click to review the next set of words.
• virtualsalt.com/roots.htm: This site has an easy-to-read table of Greek and Latin roots and prefixes.
• vocabtest.com: Free online vocabulary workshops cover all levels of words. This is a great site to increase your vocabulary comprehension.
Test resources
If you are in need of deft advice on how to take these tests, turn to:
• ePrep.com: Launched in spring 2006, ePrep.com is an extension of Karl Schellscheidt’s private tutoring practice. The site now includes test prep and college admission advice. The unique interactive format of ePrep.com allows videos to be downloaded to iPods or other devices.
THE FOLLOWING BOLD WORDS APPEAR IN THIS COLUMN. TRY MATCHING THE WORDS TO THEIR MEANINGS.
1. DEFT A. payment
2. GARNER B. meticulously attentive to detail
3. REMUNERATION C. to acquire
4. PUNCTILIOUS D. skillful
Answers: (1) d (2) c (3) a (4) b
ACT Assessment Sample Tests
http://www.edinformatics.com/testing/act.htm
The ACT Assessment® is designed to assess high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work.
The ACT tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science.
The ACT Assessment® is designed to assess high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work.
The ACT tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science.
Source: ACT Home Page.
ACT Sample Questions:
he sample passage and items provided here illustrate the nature of an actual CAAP examination. Please be aware, however, that there are too few questions here to predict how well you might do in an actual testing situation.
Because CAAP tests results may be linked to other ACT programs, you may wish to review sample test questions for the ACT, ASSET®, and/or COMPASS® tests. Note: Some of the sample questions for the ACT have the same level of difficulty as the CAAP. However, CAAP contains a number of more difficult items. (Source: http://www/act/prg.
ADDITONAL SAMPLE TESTS QUESTIONS FOR:
SAMPLE QUESTIONS FROM PETERSON.COM
English, Math, Reading, Science
Free ACT Practice Tests, Preparation & Test Tips
http://www.freelinks.com/guide/test/practice-act.php
Free ACT Test Preparation
ACT provides a paid online course to prepare for the ACT test, along with a free ACT practice tests and online guides that will help you prepare for your upcoming ACT test. Online guides provided by ACT are official and provide actual test questions and answers so you can quiz yourself.
Writing Test Tips To Do Better
http://www.actstudent.org/testprep/tips/writing.html
How to prepare for writing during your essay test.
Free ACT Test Preparation
ACT provides a paid online course to prepare for the ACT test, along with a free ACT practice tests and online guides that will help you prepare for your upcoming ACT test. Online guides provided by ACT are official and provide actual test questions and answers so you can quiz yourself.
| Preparing For The ACT Test This official guide from ACT provides you with a full length printable ACT practice test along with general tips to better prepare for taking the ACT test. This ACT practice test kit includes practice for the writing section and information about the optional writing test. Tips to help improve your score and an overview what to expect on your test day are provided. Also includes test taking strategies and suggestions to prepare for the test. Printable. |
| ACT Practice Questions Online This online tutorial presents you with sample test questions to answer. After reviewing a question, you select the answer and you are immediately presented with a pop up box that displays if your answer was correct or not. An explanation of the question's answer is also provided. Practice ACT test questions are provided for English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing. The essay writing section provides sample essays along with an explanation of the scoring based on that sample. |
| General Test Taking Tips http://www.actstudent.org/testprep/tips/index.html This ACT guide provides test taking strategies to improve your score. |
| Multiple Choice Test Taking Tips http://www.actstudent.org/testprep/tips/subtests.html Test tips for English, Math, Reading & Science. |
| About Using A Calculator http://www.actstudent.org/testprep/tips/calculator.html Find out if you can find a calculator during your test. |
| What To Do Before Your ACT Test Day Be sure to read these instructions at least a couple days before your test day so you are not rushed and are can anticipate what to expect when you get ready for the test. Most test center times are at 8am, so you should take the day before to relax and finalize anything left to be done before your test. Good test taking skills and understanding what to expect can help improve your score. |
| Quick Guide To Preparing For Taking The ACT Test ACT provides free test preparation materials. There are several steps to prepare for your test. Perhaps the best thing you can do is familiarize yourself with what to expect on the day of the test. Lets get started with what preparing yourself for the day of the ACT Test includes. 1) Read Test Instructions Test Booklet Instructions http://www.actstudent.org/testprep/tips/instruct.html Writing Test Instructions http://www.actstudent.org/testprep/tips/instruct-writing.html 2) Review Test Day Procedures Test Day Procedures http://www.actstudent.org/testprep/taking/procedures.html Quick Test Day Tips http://www.actstudent.org/testprep/tips/testday.html About Your Admission Ticket http://www.actstudent.org/faq/answers/ticket.html ID You Will Need At Test Center http://www.actstudent.org/faq/answers/id.html 3) Find Out What Is Prohibited What Will Get You Dismissed http://www.actstudent.org/testprep/taking/prohibited.html Do You Have The Right Calculator http://www.actstudent.org/faq/answers/calculator.html |
Writing Test Tips To Do Better
http://www.actstudent.org/testprep/tips/writing.html
How to prepare for writing during your essay test.
ACT Practice Tests
http://www.petersons.com/education_planner/preparing_article.asp?sponsor=2859&articleName=ACT_Practice_Tests
ACT Practice Tests
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