McGraw-Hill Education ACT 2017 Cross-Platform Prep Course

A complete all-in-one prep-test guide to the ACT’s four achievement exams―English, reading, math, and science―this special cross-platform edition of McGraw-Hill Education’s perennial bestseller takes its proven test-training program to the next level. With exclusive access to mobile and online resources, students can sharpen their testing skills and raise their scores across the board―even on the optional writing test.

The updated 2017 edition includes:

• 8 full-length practice tests that reflect the most recently-admininstered ACTs, including the new types of comparative passages questions in the Writing section
• More practice in Statistics and Probability for the new Math section
• Information on recent scoring changes, including the new STEM score, which isolates Science and Math scores from the rest
• A customizable study planner, test-to-lesson links, digital flashcards, peer support, game center, and other cross-platform tools.

It’s like having a virtual study coach―to help students achieve their personal best.

Steven W. Dulan is the founder and president of Advantage Education, Inc., which offers live test-prep classes at high schools and colleges as well as distance-learning programs over the Internet. Dulan has personally prepared thousands of students for success on standardized exams.

Table of Contents

PART I GETTING STARTED
Chapter 1 Understanding the ACT

PART II ACT DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT

PART III STRATEGIES AND REVIEW
Chapter 2 Strategies to Get Your Best Score
Chapter 3 ACT English Test: Strategies and Concept Review
Chapter 4 ACT Mathematics Test: Strategies and Concept Review
Chapter 5 ACT Reading Test: Strategies and Concept Review
Chapter 6 ACT Science Test: Strategies and Concept Review
Chapter 7 ACT Writing Test: Strategies and Review

PART IV THREE PRACTICE TESTS

PART V APPENDIXES
Appendix 1 What’s Next?
Appendix 2 Grammar and Punctuation Rules
Appendix 3 ACT Vocabulary List