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THE OFFICIAL ACT PREP GUIDE

  • 定价: ¥298
  • ISBN:9781119386896
  • 开 本:16开 平装
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  • 出版社:WILEY
  • 页数:707页
  • 作者:编者:本社
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  • 2017-01-01 第1版
  • 2017-01-01 第1次印刷
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    本社编的《THE OFFICIAL ACT PREP GUIDE》 is the bestsetting resource for students getting ready to take the ACT test. Step by step, it walks you through the entire test experience, from registration to your Score Report, and provides you with effective test-taking strategies.
    The guide inctudes three actuat ACT tests—all of which contain the optionat writing test—that you can use to practice at your own pace. To hetp you better review test subjects and improve your understanding, the guide provides ctear exptanations for every answer and ideas for boosting your score on the Engtish, math, reading, and science tests as wett as the optionat writing test. Fitted with expert advice from the test's creators on preparing both mentatty and physicatty, the guide atso hetps you:Review the entire content of the ACT so you'tt know what to expect; Understand the procedures you'tt fottow when you're taking the ACT; Be ready for the types of questions you can expect to find on the test; Adopt test-taking strategies that are right for you
    By using the strategies outtined in The Official ACT Prep Guide, you can feet comfortabte and confident that you're prepared to do your best on test day.

目录

Preface
  How This Book Is Arranged
  Before You Begin

Part One: Getting Acquainted with the ACT Test
Chapter 1: About the ACT
  Description of the ACT
    English Test
    Mathematics Test
    Reading Test
    Science Test
    Writing Test (Optional)
  ACT Test Formats: Paper and Online
  Using a Calculator
  Taking the Test
  Summary
Chapter 2: Preparation, Skills, and Strategies
  Mental Preparation
    Identify Strengths and Address Areas of Improvement
    Develop a Positive Mental Attitude
    Keep the Test in Perspective
  General Test-Taking Strategies and Skills
    Remain Calm
    Pace Yourself
    Know the Directions Ahead of Time
    Read Carefully and Thoroughly
    Choose Strategies for Answering Easier and More Difficult Questions
    Use Logic on More Difficult Questions
    Choose a Strategy for Guessing on Multiple-Choice Questions
    Choose a Strategy for Changing Answers
    Write Notes in Your Test Booklet
    Mark Your Answers Carefully
    Plan to Check Your Answers
    Learn Strategies for Specific Tests
  Summary

Part Two: Taking and Evaluating Your First Practice Test
Chapter 3: Taking and Scoring Your First ACT Practice Test
  Simulating Testing Conditions
  Scoring Your Practice Test
    Scoring Your Multiple-Choice Practice Tests
    Scoring Your Practice Writing Test Essay
  Reviewing Explanatory Answers
Chapter 4: Identifying Areas for Improvement
  Reviewing Your Overall Performance
  Highlighting Strengths and Areas for Improvement on the English Test
    Test-Taking Skills
  Highlighting Strengths and Areas for Improvement on the Mathematics Test
    Math Subject Areas
    Test-Taking Errors
  Highlighting Strengths and Areas for Improvement on the Reading Test
    Types of Reading Passages
    Reading Skills Tested
    Test-Taking Errors
  Highlighting Strengths and Areas for Improvement on the Science Test
    Subject Matter
    Types of Science Questions
    Common Science Test-Taking Errors
  Highlighting Strengths and Areas for Improvement on the Writing Test
    Writing Skills Tested
    Writing Strategy or Process Errors

Part Three: Improving Your Score
Chapter 5: Improving Your English Score
    Content of the ACT English Test
    Types of Questions on the ACT English Test
    Strategies for Taking the ACT English Test
Chapter 6: Improving Your Math Score
  Content of the ACT Mathematics Test
    Preparing for Higher Math
    Integrating Essential Skills
    Modeling
  Types of Questions on the ACT Mathematics Test
    Basic Math Problems
    Basic Math Problems in Settings
    Very Challenging Problems
    Question Sets
  Strategies for Taking the ACT Mathematics Test
    Pace Yourself
    Answer All Questions
    Answer All the Easy Questions First, Then Go Back to Answer the Hard Ones
    Read Each Problem Carefully
    Look for Information in the Answer Choices
    Use Illustrations Wisely and Whenever You Can
    Use Your Calculator Wisely
    Think!
    Show Your Work
    Check Your Answers
Chapter 7: Improving Your Reading Score
  Content of the ACT Reading Test
    Key Ideas and Details
    Craft and Structure
    Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
  Types of Questions on the ACT Reading Test
  Representative ACT Reading Test Questions
  Strategies for Taking the ACT Reading Test
    Pace Yourself
    Use the Time Allotted
    Think of an Overall Strategy That Works for You
    Keep the Passage as a Whole in Mind
    Find a Strategy for Approaching Each Question
    Reading Strategies Summary
Chapter 8: Improving Your Science Score
  Content of the ACT Science Test
  Format of the ACT Science Test
    Data Representation Format
  Discussion of Sample Passage I (Data Representation)
    Research Summaries Format
  Discussion of Sample Passage II (Research Summaries)
  Conflicting Viewpoints Format
    Discussion of Sample Passage III (Conflicting Viewpoints)
    Strategies for Taking the ACT Science Test
    Develop a Problem-Solving Method
    Take Notes
    Pace Yourself
    Practice Interpreting Graphs, Tables, and Diagrams
    Make the Most of the Information in Graphs
    Make the Most of the Information in Tables
    Develop an Understanding of Scientific Investigations
    Carefully Analyze Conflicting Viewpoints
Chapter 9: Improving Your Score on the Optional Writing Test
  Content of the ACT Writing Test
  How Your Essay Will Be Scored
  Sample Prompt and Essays
    Sample ACT Writing Test Prompt
    Sample Essay Responses
  Strategies for Taking the ACT Writing Test
    Prewrite
    Write
    Review Your Essay
    Practice

Part Four: Taking Additional Practice Tests
Chapter 10: Taking Additional Practice Tests
  Explanatory Answers
  Explanatory Answers
Chapter 11: Scoring the Additional Practice Tests
  Scoring Your Practice Tests
  Scoring Practice Test 2
    Scoring the Multiple-Choice Tests
    Scoring Your Practice Writing Test 2 Essay
  Scoring Practice Test 3
    Scoring the Multiple-Choice Tests
    Scoring Your Practice Writing Test 3 Essay
Chapter 12: Interpreting Your ACT Test Scores and Ranks
  Understanding Your ACT Test Results
    How ACT Scores Your Multiple-Choice Tests
    How ACT Scores Your Writing Test
    Recognizing That Test Scores Are Estimates of Educational Achievement
    Using Ranks to Interpret Your Scores
    Comparing Your Test Scores to Each Other
    Comparing Your Scores and Ranks to Your High School Grades
    Comparing Your Scores to Those of Enrolled First-Year College Students
    Using ACT College and Career Readiness Standards to Help You Understand Your ACT Scores
  Planning Your Education and Career
  Seeking Additional Information and Guidance
  ACT College and Career Readiness Standards--English
  Production of Writing
  ACT College and Career Readiness Standards--Mathematics
  ACT College and Career Readiness Standards--Reading
  Text Complexity Rubric--Reading
  ACT College and Career Readiness Standards--Science
Part Five: Moving Forward to Test Day
Chapter 13: Registering, Planning, and Packing for Test Day
  National Testing Program versus School/District/State Testing
  Registering for the ACT
    Selecting a National Testing Date and Location
    Selecting a Test Option
    Registering
    Registering Under Special Circumstances
  Planning and Packing for Test Day
    Getting to the Test Center
    Dressing for Test Day
    Packing for Test Day: What to Bring
  Obtaining Additional Test Details
  At the Test Center
    Checking In
    The ONLY Official Prep Guide from the Makers of the ACT Following the Rules
    Communicating with the Testing Staff
    Maintaining Your Composure and Energy
  Voiding Your Answer Documents on Test Day
  Testing More Than Once