Assignments: ACT Reading Strategies
1) Source: SOPHIA, "Reading ACT Test Preparation"
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Assignment: Watch all six videos and write a paragraph summarizing what you learned in each video.
2) Source: Sparknotes, "ACT Sparknotes Test Prep"
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Assignment: Watch all modules and create a handout with all the relevant information you learn. The handout should contain facts about the reading test, suggested strategies to use on the test, interesting pictures, and questions that can be answered after looking over the handout.
3) Source: Prep Scholar
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Assignment: Summarize the action plan that students should follow on the Reading section of the ACT.
4) Source: Prep Scholar, “The Best Way to Practice ACT Reading”
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Assignment: Answer these questions:
1) How many questions/passages are on the ACT Reading test?
2) How long do you have on the ACT Reading test?
3) What are the three tips Prep Scholar gives for taking the ACT Reading Test?
4) What are the five steps in the ACT Reading Test action plan?
5) What are things that you can do to prepare for the ACT Reading Test?
Assignments: ACT Math Strategies
1) Source: SOPHIA, “Math ACT Test Preparation”
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Assignment: Watch the tutorial videos. Take notes on each one, then write a paragraph summarizing what you learned.
2) Source: Magoosh, “Math Formulas on the ACT (PDF)”
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Assignment: Download and print the Math Formulas worksheet
3) Source: Sparknotes, “ACT Sparknotes Test Prep”
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Assignment: Watch all modules and create a handout with all the relevant information you learn. The handout should contain facts about the reading test, suggested strategies to use on the test, interesting pictures, and questions that can be answered after looking over the handout.
Must include: 10 facts, 5 tips/strategies, 1 paragraph summarizing all you have learned about the ACT Math Test
ACT Science Strategies
1) Source: SOPHIA, “Science ACT Test Preparation”
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Assignment: Watch all six videos and write a paragraph summarizing what you learned in each video.
2) Source: Sparknotes, “ACT Sparknotes Test Prep”
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Assignment: Watch all modules and create a handout with all the relevant information you learn. The handout should contain facts about the reading test, suggested strategies to use on the test, interesting pictures, and questions that can be answered after looking over the handout.
3) Source: Prep Scholar, “The Ultimate Study Guide for ACT Science: Tips, Practice, and Strategies”
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Assignment: Go to the various websites and make a handout with various tips and strategies for taking the Science part of the ACT.
Must include: 10 facts, 5 tips/strategies, 1 paragraph summarizing all you have learned about the ACT Science Test
ACT English Strategies
1) Source: SOPHIA, “English ACT Test Preparation”
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Assignment: Watch and take notes on all videos. Your notes must include at least 10 bullet points. Be sure to label each set of notes with the video number.
2) Source: Sparknotes, “ACT Sparknotes Test Prep”
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Assignment: Read through all modules. When you have finished, create 4 handouts/outlines that cover all you learned.
Finished product must include:
1) A handout for "The ACT English Test"
- At least 10 facts/statements about the ACT English Test
- DO NOT just copy and paste information. This must be in your own words.
- Each section should be subtitled to make it clear and easy to understand.
2) A handout for "Strategies on the English Test"
- At least 10 facts about general test information (# of questions, etc.)
- At least 10 test taking strategies specific to the English test
- DO NOT just copy and paste information. This must be in your own words.
- Each section should be subtitled to make it clear and easy to understand.
3) A handout for "Usage Mechanics Questions on the English Test"
- At least 5 sample questions with explanations on answers
- 20 Grammar facts/rules that would be useful to know on the test
- DO NOT just copy and paste information. This must be in your own words
- Each section should be subtitled to make it clear and easy to understand.
4) A handout for "Rhetorical Skills Questions on the English Test"
- 20 Test Taking Tips/Rules/Strategies
- DO NOT just copy and paste information. This must be in your own words
- Each section should be subtitled to make it clear and easy to understand.
These are all due 12/9/2016!
3) Source: Prep Scholar, “How to Get a 36 on the ACT English: 9 Strategies from a Perfect Scorer”
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Assignment: Read the articles. Create a brochure summarizing all you learn.
Must include:
- Summary of 9 strategies covered in the article
- 10 facts
End of Course Survey
Instructions: After you have finished the test, complete the End of Course Survey
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