ACT Preparation

 

The ACT is a timed test, and there are 215 questions on the ACT Test, usually getting more difficult as you progress through each section. The test is made up of four individual tests, each of which is designed to measure academic achievement in a major area: English, mathematics, reading and natural sciences. The ACT also includes an optional writing test. The test is about three hours long.

• English - 45 minutes, 75 questions
• Math - 60 minutes, 60 questions
• Reading - 35 minutes, 40 questions
• Science - 35 minutes, 40 questions
• Writing - 1 prompt, 30 minutes

FAU Test Prep has developed two structured test preparation classes that will help you with all three aspects of the tests—ACT Math & Science and ACT Verbal which includes English and Reading.
Visit www.actstudent.org to obtain additional information regarding the ACT test.

ACT Test Dates:
• September 12, 2009
• October 24, 2009
• December 12, 2009

ACT Math & Science

FAU Test Prep’s 15-hour Classroom Course - $299

In the Mathematics Test, three subscores are based on six content areas: pre-algebra, elementary algebra, intermediate algebra, coordinate geometry, plane geometry, and trigonometry. The content
of the Science Test includes biology, chemistry, physics, and the Earth/space sciences (for example, geology, astronomy, and meteorology). Advanced knowledge in these subjects is not required,
but background knowledge acquired in general, introductory science courses is needed to answer some of the questions. The ACT Math& Science course will cover all sections of the math portion of the test.

Math

• Pre-Algebra
• Elementary Algebra
• Plane Geometry
• Trigonometry

Science

• Date Representation
• Research Summaries
• Conflicting Viewpoints

 

Required text: The Real ACT Prep Guide, ISBN# 9780768926750, (available at the FAU bookstore)

Option 1

Tues. & Thurs., Aug. 18 - Sept. 3

5-7:30 p.m.
Boca Raton Campus
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Option 2

Mon. & Wed.,, Sept. 30 - Oct. 19

5-7:30 p.m.
Boca Raton Campus
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Option 3

Tues. & Thurs., Nov. 10 - Dec. 3

5-7:30 p.m.
Boca Raton Campus
#AMS111009

 

Required text: The Real ACT Prep Guide, ISBN# 9780768926750, (available at the FAU bookstore)

ACT Verbal

FAU Test Prep’s 15-hour Classroom Course - $299

 

If you register for both the math and the verbal, you will receive a $50 discount.

The ACT Verbal course will cover all sections of the English, reading and writing portions of the test:

Usage /Mechanics
• Punctuation
• Grammar and Usage
• Sentence structure

Rhetorical Skills:
• Strategy
• Organization
• Style

Required text: The Real ACT Prep Guide, ISBN#9780768926750, (available at the FAU bookstore).

Option 1

Mon. & Wed., Aug. 19 - Sept. 9

(no class Aug. 31 & Sept. 7)

5-8 p.m.
Boca Raton Campus
#AV081809

Option 2

Tues. & Thurs., Oct. 1 - Oct. 15

5-8 p.m.
Boca Raton Campus
#AV100109

Option 3

Mon. & Wed, Nov. 16 - Dec. 7

(no class on Nov. 18 & Nov. 25)

5–8 p.m.
Boca Raton Campus
#AV111609

SAT Test Dates:

• October 10, 2009
• November 7, 2009
• December 5, 2009

Required text: The Real ACT Prep Guide, ISBN#9780768926750, (available at the FAU bookstore).

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1.800.228.5845

www.fau.edu/testprep

 

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