INSTRUCTOR:Kelly Maher
OFFICE HOURS: by appointment
ROOM: Computer Science Lab
PHONE:(504) 491-0213 FAX:(504) 835-1864
EMAIL: kelly_maher@cox.net
Course Syllabus
CLASS 1
Practice Test #1: Diagnostic
Peterson's Free Full-Length Online ACT
http://www.petersons.com/testprep/practice_test.asp?
id=354&sponsor=1&path=ug.pft.act&testname=
actfreepractice&sitelicense_key=155&referer_type=SL
Homework
The Real ACT Prep Guide
Read pp. 9-20: General Test Taking Strategies
CLASS 2
PowerPoint Presentations
Introduction to the ACT
The ACT English Test
Go to Number2.com
https://www.number2.com/
Select ACT
Select Enroll
Fill in the Required Information
Coaches email address: kelly_maher@cox.net
Begin the English Tutorial
Homework
The Real ACT Prep Guide
Read pp. 25-41: ACT Assessment English Test
Do English Sample Questions on pp. 42-48
Check your work using the key on p. 49
Extra Practice
http://www.actstudent.org/sampletest/index.html
ACT Practice Test 2: English Test
45 Minutes - 75 Questions
pp. 292-303: 1-75
CLASS 3
Go to Number2.com
https://www.number2.com/
Login to your account
Begin the Math: Pre-Algebra Tutorial
Homework
The Real ACT Prep Guide
Read pp. 50-59: ACT Assessment Mathematics Test
Do Mathematics Sample Questions on pp. 50-59
Check your work using the key on p. 73
Extra Practice
http://www.actstudent.org/sampletest/index.html
CLASS 4
Go to Number2.com
https://www.number2.com/
Login to your account
Begin the Math: Algebra Tutorial
Homework
ACT Practice Test 2: Mathematics Test
60 Minutes - 60 Questions
pp. 304-319: 1-60
Extra Practice
http://www.actstudent.org/sampletest/index.html
CLASS 5
Practice Test #2
If you would prefer to take a practice test on paper:
The Real ACT Prep Guide: Practice Test #3
pp. 437-485
If you would prefer to take the practice test online:
Kaplan Free Full-Length Online ACT
http://www.kaptest.com/Kaplan/5/College/
ACT/Practice-ACT/Free-ACT-Practice;jsessionid=
03JPBHJJAF1J5LA3AQJHBNVMDUCBG2HB?ProductId=
Homework
Review Practice Test
Extra Practice
http://www.actstudent.org/sampletest/index.html
CLASS 6
Go to Number2.com
https://www.number2.com/
Login to your account
Begin the Math: Geometry Tutorial
Homework
The Real ACT Prep Guide
Read pp. 60-75: ACT Assessment Mathematics Test
Do Mathematics Sample Questions on pp. 60-75
Check your work using the key on p. 73
Extra Practice
ACT Practice Test 1: Mathematics Test
60 Minutes - 60 Questions
pp.164-179: 1-60
http://www.actstudent.org/sampletest/index.html
CLASS 7
Go to Number2.com
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Login to your account
Begin the Reading Tutorial
Homework
The Real ACT Prep Guide
Read pp. 76-97: ACT Assessment Reading Test
Do Reading Sample Questions on pp. 76-97
Extra Practice
ACT Practice Test 2: Reading Test
35 Minutes - 40 Questions
pp. 320-327: 1-40
http://www.actstudent.org/sampletest/index.html
CLASS 8
Go to Number2.com
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Login to your account
Begin the Science Reasoning Tutorial
Homework
The Real ACT Prep Guide
Read pp. 98-119: ACT Assessment Science Test
Do Science Sample Questions on pp. 98-119
Extra Practice
ACT Practice Test 2: Science Test
35 Minutes - 40 Questions
pp. 328-341: 1-40
http://www.actstudent.org/sampletest/index.html
CLASS 9
Practice Test #3
Princeton Review Free Online ACT
http://www.princetonreview.com/college/testprep/
testprep.asp?TPRPAGE=244&TYPE=ACT-PRACTICE-TEST&adcode=47219&gclid=
CJWf4733vYsCFQkmZQodRkO61Q
Homework
The Real ACT Prep Guide
Read pp. 25-41: ACT Assessment English Test
Do English Sample Questions on pp. 42-48
Check your work using the key on p. 49
http://www.actstudent.org/sampletest/index.html
CLASS 10
Go to Number2.com
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Login to your account
GOOD LUCK !!!
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