ACT Assessment (Rea) - The Very Best Coaching and Study Course for the ACT Paperback - 2004

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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 wisely
TABLE OF CONTENTSACT INDEPENDENT STUDY SCHEDULE
Chapter 1: SCORING HIGH ON THE ACT ASSESSMENT About Our Book
About the ACTHow to Use this Book
Format of the ACTAbout the Review Sections
Scoring the English, Math, Reading, and Science Reasoning TestsScoring the Optional Writing TestStudying for the ACT
Test-Taking TipsThe Day of the Exam
Chapter 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 Apply
Chapter 3: ACT ASSESSMENT DIAGNOSTIC EXAM ACT Assessment Diagnostic Exam
Answer KeyDetailed Explanations of Answers
Chapter 4: ATTACKING THE ACT ENGLISH TESTDescription of the ACT English Test
About the DirectionsStrategies for the English Section
Skills TestedStandard Written English Review
Rhetorical Skills ReviewAnswer Key for Drills
Chapter 5: ATTACKING THE ACT MATHEMATICS TEST Description of the ACT Mathematics Test
About the DirectionsStrategies for the Mathematics Section
Skills TestedArithmetic Review
Algebra ReviewGeometry and Trigonometry Review
Answer Key for DrillsChapter 6: ATTACKING THE ACT READING TEST
Description of the ACT Reading Test About the Directions
Strategies for the Reading SectionSkills Tested
Reading ReviewAnswer Key for Drill
Chapter 7: ATTACKING THE ACT SCIENCE REASONING TEST Description of the ACT Science Reasoning Test
About the DirectionsStrategies for the Science Reasoning Section
Skills TestedSample Passages and Questions
Biology ReviewChemistry Review
Physics ReviewEarth Science Review
Geology ReviewAstronomy Review
Meteorology ReviewAnswer Key for Drills
PRACTICE EXAM I Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of AnswersPRACTICE EXAM II
Answer KeyDetailed Explanations of Answers
PRACTICE EXAM III Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of AnswersPRACTICE EXAM IV
Answer KeyDetailed Explanations of Answers
ANSWER SHEETS (WITH SUBSCORE-AREA CODING) ATTACKING THE ACT WRITING TEST
APPENDIX INDEX SCORING WORKSHEETRAW SCORE CONVERSION CHARTSUBSCORE CONVERSION CHART: RAW SCORE TO SCALED SCORE
EXCERPT About Research & Education Association
Research & 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 Association publishes test preps for students who have not yet completed high school, as well as high school students preparing to enter college. Students from countries around the world seeking to attend college in the United States will find the assistance they need in REA's publications. For college students seeking advanced degrees, REA publishes test preps for many major graduate school admission examinations in a wide variety of disciplines, including engineering, law, and medicine. Students at every level, in every field, with every ambition can find what they are looking for among REA's publications.
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Chapter 1: SCORING HIGH ON THE ACT ASSESSMENT ABOUT OUR BOOK
This book has the tools to effectively prepare you for the ACT Assessment. It contains five full-length