Name: CliffsTestPrep TM ACT TM , 6th Edition
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Author: Jerry Bobrow
ISBN: 9780764586132

The CliffsTestPrep series offers full-length practice exams that simulate the real tests; proven test-taking strategies to increase your chances at doing well; and thorough review exercises to help fill in any knowledge gaps. CliffsTestPrep ACT can help you assess your interests and skills, plan your career, get a scholoarship, and get into a college of your choice. Understanding and practicing test-taking strategies can help a great deal. Subject matter review is particularly useful for the Mathematics Test and English Test. Both subject matter and strategies are reviewed in this book. Inside, you'll findFour realistic, full-length practice examsPractice questions, answers, and explanations in each chapterAn action plan for effective preparationFour successful overall approaches to taking the ACTDetailed analysis of the directions for each section of the testWith extra help on math formulas, science terminology and other ACT trouble spots, this comprehensive guide will help you score your highest. In addition, you'll hone your knowledge of subjects such asEnglish usage and mechanics, including punctuation, basic grammar, and sentence structureEnglish rhetorical skills, including prose strategy, organization, and styleBasic math skills, including arithmetic and intermediate algebraApplied math, including coordinate geometry, plane geometry, and trigonometryReading comprehension, including prose fiction, humanities, social studies, and natural sciencesScience reasoning formats, including Data Representation, Research Summaries, and Conflicting ViewpointsWith guidance from the CliffsTestPrep series, you'll feel at home in any standardized-test environment!

Dr. Jerry Bobrow, Ph.D., is a national authority in the field of test preparation. As executive director of Bobrow Test Preparation Services, he has been administering the test preparation programs at over 25 California institutions for the past 27 years. Dr. Bobrow has authored over 30 national best-selling test preparation books, and his books and programs have assisted over two million test-takers. Each year, Dr. Bobrow personally lectures to thousands of students on preparing for graduate, college, and teacher credentialing exams.

Preface

ix

Study Guide Checklist

x

Using a Calculator on the Mathematics Test

xi

Introduction to the Act

1

(10)

General Description

1

(1)

Questions Commonly Asked about the Act

2

(2)

Four Successful Overall Approaches to Taking the Act

4

(7)

The ``Plus-Minus'' System

4

(2)

The Elimination Strategy

6

(1)

The ``Avoiding Misreads'' Method

6

(1)

The Multiple-Multiple-Choice Technique

7

(4)

PART I: ANALYSIS OF EXAM AREAS

Introduction to the English Test

11

(10)

Ability Tested

11

(1)

Basic Skills Necessary

11

(1)

Usage/Mechanics

11

(1)

Rhetorical Skills

11

(1)

Directions

12

(1)

Analysis of Directions

12

(1)

Suggested Approach with Samples

13

(6)

Sample Passage

16

(2)

Answers

18

(1)

Content Area Breakdown

19

(2)

Introduction to the Mathematics Test

21

(18)

Ability Tested

21

(1)

Basic Skills Necessary

21

(1)

Directions

21

(1)

Analysis of Directions

22

(1)

Suggested Approach with Samples

23

(15)

Content Area Breakdown

38

(1)

For Additional Study

38

(1)

Introduction to the Reading Test

39

(12)

Ability Tested

39

(1)

Basic Skills Necessary

40

(1)

Directions

40

(1)

Analysis of Directions

40

(1)

Suggested General Approaches

40

(10)

Sample Passage

41

(9)

Three Final Strategies

50

(1)

Content Area Breakdown

50

(1)

Introduction to the Science Reasoning Test

51

(16)

Ability Tested

51

(1)

Basic Skills Necessary

51

(1)

Directions

52

(1)

Analysis of Directions

52

(1)

Suggested Approach with Sample Passages

52

(12)

Data Representation

53

(1)

Sample Passage I

53

(1)

Sample Questions for Passage I

53

(2)

Other Points to Be Aware of for Data Representation Questions

55

(1)

Research Summaries

56

(1)

Sample Passage II

56

(1)

Sample Questions for Passage II

57

(2)

Other Points to Be Aware of for Research Summaries Questions

59

(1)

Conflicting Viewpoints

60

(1)

Sample Passage III

60

(1)

Sample Questions for Passage III

60

(4)

Other Points to Be Aware of for Conflicting Viewpoints Questions

64

(1)

Content Area Breakdown

64

(3)

PART II: FOUR FULL-LENGTH PRACTICE TESTS

Directions for All Practice Tests

67

(2)

Answer Sheets for Practice Test 1

69

(2)

Practice Test 1

71

(48)

English Test

71

(15)

Mathematics Test

86

(11)

Reading Test

97

(11)

Science Reasoning Test

108

(11)

Scoring Practice Test 1

119

(6)

Answer Key

119

(3)

English Test

119

(1)

Mathematics Test

120

(1)

Reading Test

120

(1)

Science Reasoning Test

121

(1)

Scoring Your Act Practice Test

122

(3)

For Your Own Benefit

122

(1)

Practice Test 1 Analysis Sheet

123

(1)

Analysis/Tally Sheet for Problems Missed

123

(2)

Complete Answers and Explanations for Practice Test 1

125

(30)

Answers to English Test

125

(5)

Answers to Mathematics Test

130

(18)

Answers to Reading Test

148

(4)

Answers to Science Reasoning Test

152

(3)

Answer Sheets for Practice Test 2

155

(2)

Practice Test 2

157

(48)

English Test

157

(15)

Mathematics Test

172

(11)

Reading Test

183

(10)

Science Reasoning Test

193

(12)

Scoring Practice Test 2

205

(6)

Answer Key

205

(3)

English Test

205

(1)

Mathematics Test

206

(1)

Reading Test

207

(1)

Science Reasoning Test

207

(1)

Scoring Your Act Practice Test

208

(3)

For Your Own Benefit

208

(1)

Practice Test 2 Analysis Sheet

209

(1)

Analysis/Tally Sheet for Problems Missed

209

(2)

Complete Answers and Explanations for Practice Test 2

211

(28)

Answers to English Test

211

(5)

Answers to Mathematics Test

216

(14)

Answers to Reading Test

230

(4)

Answers to Science Reasoning Test

234

(5)

Answer Sheets for Practice Test 3

239

(2)

Practice Test 3

241

(64)

English Test

241

(18)

Mathematics Test

259

(10)

Reading Test

269

(13)

Science Reasoning Test

282

(23)

Scoring Practice Test 3

305

(6)

Answer Key

305

(3)

English Test

305

(1)

Mathematics Test

306

(1)

Reading Test

307

(1)

Science Reasoning Test

307

(1)

Scoring Your Act Practice Test

308

(3)

For Your Own Benefit

308

(1)

Practice Test 3 Analysis Sheet

309

(1)

Analysis/Tally Sheet for Problems Missed

309

(2)

Complete Answers and Explanations for Practice Test 3

311

(32)

Answers to English Test

311

(6)

Answers to Mathematics Test

317

(15)

Answers to Reading Test

332

(5)

Answers to Science Reasoning Test

337

(6)

Answer Sheets for Practice Test 4

343

(2)

Practice Test 4

345

(58)

English Test

345

(18)

Mathematics Test

363

(11)

Reading Test

374

(13)

Science Reasoning Test

387

(16)

Scoring Practice Test 4

403

(6)

Answer Key

403

(3)

English Test

403

(1)

Mathematics Test

404

(1)

Reading Test

405

(1)

Science Reasoning Test

405

(1)

Scoring Your Act Practice Test

406

(3)

For Your Own Benefit

406

(1)

Practice Test 4 Analysis Sheet

407

(1)

Analysis/Tally Sheet for Problems Missed

407

(2)

Complete Answers and Explanations for Practice Test 4

409

(26)

Answers to English Test

409

(5)

Answers to Mathematics Test

414

(13)

Answers to Reading Test

427

(4)

Answers to Science Reasoning Test

431

(4)

Final Preparation

435

(1)

The Final Touches

435

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