This book is the ONLY Official Beginner's Guide in the market from the makers of the ACT test and it provides students with all the information they need to know about the enhancements made to The ACT as well as ways to start preparing for the ACT.
Learn firsthand from ACT about section retesting, the option for faster results through online testing and an ACT provided superscore. This guide also will allow you to start your prep with an online version of the PreACT Diagnostic test and an official ACT full practice test included in the book and online.
The Official Beginner's Guide Includes:
- Information about the new enhancements to the ACT
- Exam and scoring information about the ACT test
- One full length online PreACT Diagnostic test
- An Official ACT practice test offered in the book and online
The Official Beginner's Guide for the ACT® is the best place to start, learn about the ACT, and begin your prep towards success!
PreACT Diagnostic is an online version of the PreACT and is designed to provide a practice experience for students who are planning to take the ACT. PreACT Diagnostic provides Composite, Subject, and STEM scores along with predicted ACT score ranges and helps students to identify areas of strength and weakness for further preparation for the ACT.
The ACT measures students' achievement in core academic areas important for college and career success : English, math, reading, science, and (optionally) writing.
Table of Contents
Introduction vii
Chapter 1: Overview and Purpose of PreACT® Diagnostic 1
Your PreACT Diagnostic Results 3
Your PreACT Diagnostic Score Report 5
What Do Your Scores Mean? 5
Your Predicted ACT Score Ranges 6
Your Detailed Results 6
Building Your Skills 7
Chapter 2: About the ACT 9
Description of the Full ACT Test 10
English Test 10
Mathematics Test 12
Reading Test 20
Science Test 23
Writing Test (Optional) 25
The Fifth Test and Section Retesting 27
ACT Test Formats: Paper and Online 27
Using a Calculator 27
Taking the Test 28
Notes 30
Chapter 3: Taking a Practice Test 31
Simulating Testing Conditions 32
Practice Test 37
Chapter 4: Scoring Your Practice Test 95
Scoring Your Practice Test 96
Scoring Your Multiple-Choice Tests 97
Scoring Your Practice Writing Test Essay 103
Chapter 5: Interpreting Your ACT Test Scores and Ranks 109
Understanding Your ACT Test Results 111
How ACT Scores Your Multiple-Choice Tests 111
How ACT Scores Your Writing Test 111
Recognizing That Test Scores are Estimates of Educational Achievement 111
Using Ranks to Interpret Your Scores 112
Comparing Your Test Scores to Each Other 112
Comparing Your Scores and Ranks to Your High School Grades 112
Comparing Your Scores to Those of Enrolled First-Year College Students 112
Using ACT College and Career Readiness Standards to Help You Understand Your ACT Scores 113
Planning Your Education and Career 114
Seeking Additional Information and Guidance 114
ACT College and Career Readiness Standards - English 115
Production of Writing 115
ACT College and Career Readiness Standards - Mathematics 122
ACT College and Career Readiness Standards - Reading 131
Text Complexity Rubric - Reading 138
ACT College and Career Readiness Standards - Science 145
