Study Skills
Test Prep Skills for the College Boards including information on the differences
between the ACT and SAT tests.
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Preparing for the PSAT, ACT, PLAN, SAT
ACT Testing Strategies Classes will be offered
this year at U-Rock. Each 4-session class runs just prior to the ACT test
date. Call 758-6541 to register. Get more information in the Guidance
Office.
Help with the ACT.actstudent.org
features everything you need to know about the ACT including free test
preparation information and questions.
Help
with the SAT
Help
with the SAT from College Board. or Studyhall.com
Number 2.com is another free site with
simulated test questions for both the ACT and SAT.
Powerprep offers ACT & SAT
testing strategies for a small fee.
http://www.march2success.com/ provides
drill and practice to improve your test scores.
Thompson-Peterson's Online ACT, SAT, and PSAT Test Prep
Course. The cost is $80 per course..
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Even
if you are planning on taking only the ACT test, please check out all the sites
listed. Each site gives tips and techniques that will help you do better on any
test.
The
ACT is the preferred college entrance exam for Wisconsin schools. You do
not need the ACT if you plan on attending Blackhawk Tech. The PLAN test is a
practice test for the ACT. The PSAT is the practice test for the SAT. It is
also the test to take to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program.
See our "Important Dates" page for testing dates and deadlines.
What
are the differences between the ACT and SAT?
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A
series of paragraphs where you will be asked to identify and correct
words/sections.
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Includes
analogies, sentence completion, and critical reading. Tough vocabulary.
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In
the reading passages you will be asked to locate facts and verify
information; kind like if you were researching a term paper.
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In
the reading sections you'll have to grasp the concept and draw relationships.
You need to be good at interpretation.
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MATH SECTIONS
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Includes
algebra, geometry, trigonometry, quadratic formula, graphs and equations of
circles, ellipses, and parabolas.
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Algebra,
geometry, probability and logical reasoning. More emphasis on manipulating
information
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All
questions multiple choice. Concepts and formulas should be memorized so you
can apply them.
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Questions
are multiple choice, fill in answer, and quantitative comparisons.
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You
may be able to register on-line at some of these sites. Some sites have
test prep techniques and "question of the day" features.
www.ACT.org.
www.Collegeboard.com for SAT tips and
information
SAT prep http://www.majon.com/testprep/
Princeton Review offers test prep services,
exam schedules, and free online tests.
www.Powerprep.com (This site charges a fee).
TestU.com lets you take a sample ACT or
SAT to see how you'll do. There is also a test prep section. (You'll have to
register for the test prep.)
Number2.com gives free SAT and ACT test
practice and strategies.
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