ACT for Dummies - Brossura

Hatch, Lisa Zimmer; Hatch, Scott A.

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ISBN 10: 1118012593 ISBN 13: 9781118012598

Casa editrice: For Dummies, 2011

Riassunto

The quick and painless way to maximize your score on the ACT

Are you one of the millions of students taking the ACT? Have no fear! This friendly guide gives you the competitive edge by fully preparing you for every section of the ACT, including the optional writing test. You get three complete practice tests plus sample questions—all updated—along with proven test-taking strategies to improve your score on the ACT.

ACT For Dummies is packed with comprehensive review chapters for all four sections of the exam, including English, math, reading, and writing. It offers updated ACT study tips and practice materials that model the most recent ACT test. With the practical and friendly help provided here, you'll become comfortable with the content and format of the test.

• Three practice tests, complete with detailed explanations and walk-throughs
• Tips to stay focused on test day
• Advice to manage your time wisely
• How to make smart guesses and spot test traps and tricks

Whether you're preparing to take the ACT for the first time or are retaking the test to improve your score, ACT For Dummies gives you the skills and confidence to succeed!

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Lisa Zimmer Hatch, MA and Scott A. Hatch, JD have been preparing individuals to excel on standardized tests, gain admission to college, and secure careers since 1987. For nearly 30 years, they have provided their award-winning standardized test preparation throughout the world.

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The quick and painless way to maximize your score on the ACT

Are you one of the millions of students taking the ACT? Have no fear! This friendly guide gives you a competitive edge by fully preparing you for every section of the ACT, including the writing test. Plus, you'll get three complete practice tests and sample questions — all updated — along with proven test-taking strategies to improve your score. So what are you waiting for?

• Get a grip on grammar — prepare yourself for the English portion of the ACT and get a refresher on the grammar rules you once knew but may have forgotten

• You can count on it — discover time-tested strategies for scoring high on the math portion — from basic math and geometry to algebra — and those pesky word problems

• Read all about it — save time and brain cells with helpful tips on how to get through the reading passages — and still have enough time to answer the questions

• Blinded by science? — learn to analyze the various science passages and graphs and get proven techniques on how to tackle each type

• Practice makes perfect — test your skills as you go with three full-length practice exams that mirror the real deal (complete with answers and explanations)

Open the book and find:

• An overview of the exam and how it's scored

• Tips to help you gauge your strengths and weaknesses

• How to make the best use of your time

• Ways to sharpen essential grammar, writing, math, and science skills

• Practice essay questions and guidance for the optional writing test

Su questa edizione

• Editore: For Dummies
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1118012593
• ISBN 13: 9781118012598
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 5
• Numero di pagine: 501