The Very Best Coaching And Study Course For The Act Assessment,: with New Writing Test

by Brass, Charles

• ISBN13: 9780738600550
• ISBN10: 0738600555
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-09-01
• Publisher: Research & Education Assn

Summary

Master the ACT and get into the college you want... Our ACT test experts show you the right way to prepare for this important test and score higher. REA''s new and fully expanded 5th edition examines all ACT assessment subject areas including in-depth coverage of the ACT''s new Writing Test. The comprehensive review covers every possible exam topic: Reading, English, Math, and Science. Features 5 full-length practice exams. Each practice exam question is fully explained to help you better understand the subject material. Use the book''s appendix and index for speedy look-ups and smarter searches.Follow up your study with REA''s proven test-taking strategies, powerhouse drills and study schedule that get you ready to master the ACT.DETAILS- Comprehensive review of every subject to appear on the ACT assessment: Reading, Math, English, and Science- Contains the ACT''s latest change - the all-new Writing Test- Dynamic diagnostic exam pinpoints your exam strengths and weaknesses- Flexible study schedule tailored to your needs- Packed with proven test tips, strategies and advice to help you master the ACT- 5 full-length practice ACT assessment exams. Each exam question is answered in complete detail with easy-to-follow, easy-to-grasp explanations.- Fully indexed for quicker and smarter searches.- Bonus College Guide on how to choose your college wiselyTABLE OF CONTENTSACT INDEPENDENT STUDY SCHEDULEChapter 1: SCORING HIGH ON THE ACT ASSESSMENT About Our BookAbout the ACTHow to Use this Book Format of the ACTAbout the Review SectionsScoring the English, Math, Reading, and Science Reasoning TestsScoring the Optional Writing TestStudying for the ACTTest-Taking TipsThe Day of the ExamChapter 2: CHOOSING A COLLEGEHow Do I Find College Information?Types of InstitutionsWhat Am I Looking for in a College? What Do Colleges Look for? Visiting Colleges AthleticsHow to ApplyChapter 3: ACT ASSESSMENT DIAGNOSTIC EXAM ACT Assessment Diagnostic ExamAnswer KeyDetailed Explanations of AnswersChapter 4: ATTACKING THE ACT ENGLISH TESTDescription of the ACT English TestAbout the DirectionsStrategies for the English SectionSkills TestedStandard Written English ReviewRhetorical Skills ReviewAnswer Key for Drills Chapter 5: ATTACKING THE ACT MATHEMATICS TEST Description of the ACT Mathematics TestAbout the DirectionsStrategies for the Mathematics SectionSkills TestedArithmetic ReviewAlgebra ReviewGeometry and Trigonometry Review Answer Key for DrillsChapter 6: ATTACKING THE ACT READING TEST Description of the ACT Reading Test About the DirectionsStrategies for the Reading SectionSkills TestedReading ReviewAnswer Key for DrillChapter 7: ATTACKING THE ACT SCIENCE REASONING TEST Description of the ACT Science Reasoning TestAbout the DirectionsStrategies for the Science Reasoning SectionSkills TestedSample Passages and QuestionsBiology ReviewChemistry ReviewPhysics ReviewEarth Science ReviewGeology ReviewAstronomy ReviewMeteorology ReviewAnswer Key for Drills PRACTICE EXAM I Answer KeyDetailed Explanations of AnswersPRACTICE EXAM II Answer KeyDetailed Explanations of AnswersPRACTICE EXAM III Answer KeyDetailed Explanations of AnswersPRACTICE EXAM IV Answer KeyDetailed Explanations of AnswersANSWER SHEETS (WITH SUBSCORE-AREA CODING) ATTACKING THE ACT WRITING TEST APPENDIX INDEX SCORING WORKSHEETRAW SCORE CONVERSION CHARTSUBSCORE CONVERSION CHART: RAW SCORE TO SCALED SCOREEXCERPTAbout Research & Education AssociationResearch & Education Association (REA) is an organization of educators, scientists, and engineers specializing in various academic fields. Founded in 1959 with the purpose of disseminating the most recently developed scientific information to groups in industry, government, high schools, and universities, REA has since become a successful and highly respected publisher of study aids, test preps, handbooks, and reference works. REA''s Test Preparation series includes study guides for all academic levels in almost all disciplines. Research & Education Associa

Table of Contents

Act Independent Study Schedule	vi
Scoring High on the ACT Assessment	1	(15)
About Our Book	2	(1)
About the Act	2	(1)
How to Use this Book	3	(1)
Format of the Act	4	(3)
About the Review Sections	7	(1)
Scoring the Act	7	(2)
Scoring Worksheet	9	(1)
Raw Score Conversion Chart	10	(1)
Subscore Conversion Chart: Raw Score to Scaled Score	11	(1)
Studying for the Act	12	(1)
Test-Taking Tips	12	(2)
The Day of the Exam	14	(2)
Choosing A College	16	(11)
Lina Miceli
How Do I Find College Information?	17	(1)
Types of Institutions	17	(1)
What Am I Looking for in a College?	18	(2)
What Do Colleges Look for?	20	(1)
Visiting Colleges	21	(2)
Athletics	23	(1)
How to Apply	24	(3)
ACT Assessment Diagnostic Exam	27	(122)
ACT Assessment Diagnostic Exam	29	(64)
Answer Key	93	(8)
Detailed Explanations of Answers	101	(48)
Attacking the ACT English Test	149	(64)
Description of the ACT English Test	150	(1)
About the Directions	151	(1)
Strategies for the English Section	152	(2)
Skills Tested	154	(1)
Standard Written English Review	155	(40)
Rhetorical Skills Review	195	(7)
Answer Key for Drills	202	(11)
Attacking the ACT Mathematics Test	213	(116)
Description of the ACT Mathematics Test	214	(1)
About the Directions	215	(1)
Strategies for the Mathematics Section	215	(1)
Skills Tested	216	(1)
Arithmetic Review	217	(32)
Algebra Review	249	(31)
Geometry and Trigonometry Review	280	(45)
Answer Key for Drills	325	(4)
Attacking the ACT Reading Test	329	(52)
Description of the ACT Reading Test	330	(1)
About the Directions	331	(1)
Strategies for the Reading Section	331	(2)
Skills Tested	333	(5)
Reading Review	338	(42)
Answer Key for Drill	380	(1)
Attacking the ACT Science Reasoning Test	381	(152)
Description of the ACT Science Reasoning Test	382	(1)
About the Directions	383	(1)
Strategies for the Science Reasoning Section	383	(2)
Skills Tested	385	(7)
Sample Passages and Questions	392	(31)
Biology Review	423	(24)
Chemistry Review	447	(11)
Physics Review	458	(18)
Earth Science Review	476	(17)
Geology Review	493	(10)
Astronomy Review	503	(8)
Meteorology Review	511	(9)
Answer Key for Drills	520	(13)
PRACTICE EXAM I	533	(120)
Answer Key	602	(2)
Detailed Explanations of Answers	604	(49)
PRACTICE EXAM II	653	(122)
Answer Key	723	(2)
Detailed Explanations of Answers	725	(50)
PRACTICE EXAM III	775	(114)
Answer Key	841	(2)
Detailed Explanations of Answers	843	(46)
PRACTICE EXAM IV	889	(115)
Answer Key	955	(2)
Detailed Explanations of Answers	957	(47)
Answer Sheets (With Subscore-Area Coding)	1004	(10)
Attacking the ACT Writing Test	1014	(19)
Appendix	1033	(4)
Index	1037