Barron’s ACT Premium Study Guide with 6 Practice Tests provides online practice, customizable study plans, and expert advice from experienced teachers who know the test. Step-by-step review helps you master the content, and full-length practice tests in the book and online provide realistic test experience so you’re prepared for the exam.
This edition includes:
Three full-length practice tests in the book
Two full-length online practice tests
One full-length diagnostic test in the book with guidance on how to use your results to determine the subjects you need to study more
Easy, medium, and hard practice passages that enable you to customize your study
Study plan recommendations based on the amount of time you have to prepare
Extensive subject reviews that cover all parts of the ACT: English, math, reading, science, and the writing test
Detailed overview of the ACT with comprehensive answers to frequently asked questions
Advice on optimizing the test-taking mindset and managing test anxiety
Proven test-taking strategies for students of all ability levels
Author(s): Brian Stewart
Series: Barron's Test Prep
Edition: Fourth
Publisher: Barrons Educational Series
Year: 2019
Language: English
Pages: 864
Title Page
Copyright Information
Introduction
Frequently Asked Questions About the ACT
Overcoming Mistaken Thoughts About the ACT: Four Big Ideas
Attaining an Optimal, Balanced Mindset for the ACT
Self-Reflection
Diagnostic Test
Answer Key
ACT Scoring Guide
ACT Writing Rubric
Answer Explanations
Diagnostic Test Analysis Guide
Diagnostic Self-Assessment
SUBJECT REVIEW
1 English
Grammar Review
Sentence Basics
Number Agreement
Punctuation
Possession and Apostrophes
Tense
Parallelism
Transitions
Wordiness
Word Order
Illogical Comparisons
Proper Wording
Adjectives vs. Adverbs
Comparative and Superlative
Commonly Confused Words
More Proper Wording
ACT English Strategies
Sample English Passage
ACT-Style English Practice Questions
English Grammar Summary
English Strategy Summary
2 Mathematics
Math Strategies
Math Review
Pre-Algebra
ACT-Style Pre-Algebra Practice Questions
Elementary Algebra
ACT-Style Elementary Algebra Practice Questions
Intermediate Algebra
ACT-Style Intermediate Algebra Practice Questions
Plane Geometry
ACT-Style Plane Geometry Practice Questions
Coordinate Geometry
ACT-Style Coordinate Geometry Practice Questions
Trigonometry
ACT-Style Trigonometry Practice Questions
Statistics and Probability
ACT-Style Statistics and Probability Practice Questions
Math Formulas Summary
Math Strategy Summary
3 Reading
Methodology for Reading the Passages
How to Read Different Types of Passages
Methodology for Answering Questions
Options for Your Personal Situation
Practice Reading Passages
ACT-Style Reading Comprehension Practice Questions
Reading Strategy Summary
4 Science
Types of Source Material on the ACT
Strategies for Reading Science Passages
Practice Science Questions
ACT-Style Science Practice Questions
Science Strategy Summary
5 Writing
Sample ACT Writing Prompt
Prewriting
The Thesis
Examples and Descriptions
Evaluating Complexity and Other Viewpoints
Wording and Sentence Structure
ACT Essay Strategies
Full Essay Samples and Evaluations
ACT-Style Writing Practice
Writing Strategy Summary
PRACTICE TESTS
Practice Test 1
Answer Key
ACT Scoring Guide
ACT Writing Rubric
Answer Explanations
Practice Test 2
Answer Key
ACT Scoring Guide
ACT Writing Rubric
Answer Explanations
Practice Test 3
Answer Key
ACT Scoring Guide
ACT Writing Rubric
Answer Explanations
Appendix
Frequently Asked Questions About Accommodations and Extended Time
