ACT
Jerry Bobrow(Author)
Hungry Minds Inc,U.S. (Publisher)
6th Edition
Published on 11. September 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
448 pages
978-0-7645-8613-2 (ISBN)
Description
"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 scholarship, 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 find: four realistic, full-length practice exams; practice questions, answers, and explanations in each chapter; an action plan for effective preparation; four successful overall approaches to taking the ACT; detailed analysis of the directions for each section of the test. With 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 as: English usage and mechanics, including punctuation, basic grammar, and sentence structure; English rhetorical skills, including prose strategy, organization, and style; basic Math skills, including arithmetic and intermediate algebra; applied Math, including coordinate geometry, plane geometry, and trigonometry; reading comprehension, including prose fiction, humanities, social studies, and natural sciences; science reasoning formats, including data representation, research summaries, and conflicting viewpoints. With guidance from "The CliffsTestPrep" series, you'll feel at home in any standardized test environment!
In addition, you'll hone your knowledge of subjects such as: English usage and mechanics, including punctuation, basic grammar, and sentence structure; English rhetorical skills, including prose strategy, organization, and style; basic Math skills, including arithmetic and intermediate algebra; applied Math, including coordinate geometry, plane geometry, and trigonometry; reading comprehension, including prose fiction, humanities, social studies, and natural sciences; science reasoning formats, including data representation, research summaries, and conflicting viewpoints. With guidance from "The CliffsTestPrep" series, you'll feel at home in any standardized test environment!
More details
Series
Edition
6th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Foster City
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 274 mm
Width: 208 mm
Weight
680 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7645-8613-2 (9780764586132)
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Person
About the Author 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 beat--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.
Content
Preface. Introduction to the ACT. PART I: Analysis of Exam Areas. Introduction to the English Test. Introduction to the Mathematics Test. Introduction to the Reading Test. Introduction to the Science Reasoning Test. PART II: Four Full--Length Practice Tests. Directions for All Practice Tests. Answer Sheets for Practice Test 1. Practice Test 1. Scoring Practice Test 1. Complete Answers and Explanations for Practice Test 1. Answer Sheets for Practice Test 2. Practice Test 2. Scoring Practice Test 2. Complete Answers and Explanations for Practice Test 2. Answer Sheets for Practice Test 3. Practice Test 3. Scoring Practice Test 3. Complete Answers and Explanations for Practice Test 3. Answer Sheets for Practice Test 4. Practice Test 4. Scoring Practice Test 4. Complete Answers and Explanations for Practice Test 4. Final Preparation.