Cliffsnotes Act Cram Plan

by Ma, William; Burstein, Jane R.; Vivion, Nichole

• ISBN13: 9780470471739
• ISBN10: 0470471735
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-07-27
• Publisher: HOUGHTON MIFFLIN (A)

Summary

It's ACT Crunch Time!Get a plan to ace the exam-and make the most of the time you have left.Whether you have two months, one month, or even just a week left before the exam, you can turn to the experts at CliffsNotes for a trusted and achievable cram plan to ace the ACT-without ever breaking a sweat!First, you'll determine exactly how much time you have left to prepare for the exam. Then, you'll turn to the two-month, one-month, or one-week cram plan for week-by-week and day-by-day schedules of the best way to focus your study according to your unique timeline.Each stand-alone plan includes:Diagnostic test-helps you pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses so you can focus your review on the topics in which you need the most helpSubject reviews-cover everything you can expect on the actual exam: English; reading; strategies for solving pre-algebra, elementary algebra, and intermediate algebra problems; answering coordinate geometry questions; working with plane geometry; tackling trigonometry; science; and writing the essayFull-length practice test with answers and detailed explanations-a simulatedACT exam with scoring guide gives you an authentic test-taking experienceAppendices-provide common math formulas and show you how to use agraphing calculatorVisit the ACT Cram Plan Center for online access toadditional practiceproblems, activities,and more.Details inside.Test-prep essentials from the experts at CliffsNotesr

Author Biography

William Ma is Chair of the math department at Herricks High School in New Hyde Park,New York.

Jane R. Burstein is a private SAT tutor and a Reader for the AdvancedPlacement English Language exam.

Nichole Vivion is a science teacher at TheNightingale-Bamford School in New York City.

Table of Contents

Introduction

An Overview of the Cram Plan for the ACT

General Test-taking Strategies

Using a Graphing Calculator

Format of the ACT Test

Online Extras at CliffsNotes.com

Diagnostic Test

Two-Month Cram Plan for the ACT

One-Month Cram Plan for the ACT

One-Week Cram Plan for the ACT

The English Test

The Reading Test

Strategies for Solving ACT Math Problems

Applying Pre-Algebra Skills

Solving Elementary Algebra Problems

Studying Intermediate Algebra

Answering Coordinate Geometry Questions

Working with Plane Geometry

Tackling Trigonometry

The Science Test.XV

Full-Length Practice Test with Answer Explanations

Using a Graphing Calculator

Common Math Formulas and Theorems for the ACT

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