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The test is only days away. Keep the following items in mind! ~~~MATH~~~ Total degree measure of a polygon: (n-2)*180 You CAN solve a linear function of 2 variables (x+y) or (x-y) even if you only have 2 equations Slope: ; as m increases, slope gets STEEPER Vertex of a parabola: y= a(x-h) 2 +k[…]
Reading The ACT Reading Section involves a dual challenge of reading quickly, but also understanding enough from the passage to answer the questions in a timely manner. I challenge each student to be able to read the passage in 2-3 minutes and answer the questions in 5-6 minutes. Students should average 8 minutes per reading section. I find that[…]
Mathematics The SAT Math section covers topics that students learn in the middle school years all the way through eleventh grade. It also includes a few topics that students may not have seen in their school curriculum like probability and number theory. Although the SAT is no longer considered purely a test of aptitude, it still stretches[…]
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1. Frank can build a model airplane in 3 days, Jo can do it in 2, but Moe can only do it in 5 days. If they work together, they’ll build a model plane in how many days? 2. Suppose Airplane A travels North at 12 mph and Airplane B travels West at 9 mph. How[…]
Even though you choose one side as the strongest for your argument, you must be able to demonstrate that you understand both sides of your issue. Before you begin the essay, think about the strongest arguments for your side and the other side. Keep this in mind as you construct your argument essay and use the strengths that[…]
1. 4 sections: English, Math, Reading, Science + optional essay 2. The ACT Math Section includes advanced topics like trigonometry, probability, statistics, unit circle, functions,and basic matrices. 3. The Reading Section includes 4 passages (Literature, Humanities, Social Science, and Natural Science), one of which is a double passage with two viewpoints on a single topic. 4.[…]
Reading The ACT Reading Section involves a dual challenge of reading quickly, but also understanding enough from the passage to answer the questions in a timely manner. Students must read each passage in 2-3 minutes and then complete a set of 10 questions in only 6-7 minutes. The Reading Test now includes a two passage section, requiring students[…]
1. Vocabulary: All vocabulary questions will be in context. The words will come from high school Tier Two lists in line with the Common Core standards. 2. Reading: Each test will feature passages from primary sources like political speeches and other historical texts. 3. Math Calculations: The new test will feature a section with no calculator. Students must[…]