Overview

THE OFFICIAL ACT® PREP GUIDE 2025–2026 The comprehensive guide to the 2025–2026 ACT test—including 4 genuine, full-length practice tests. The Official ACT® Prep Guide 2025–2026 book includes four authentic ACT tests—all of which contain the optional writing test—so you get maximum practice before your test date. This guide provides clear explanations for every answer straight from the makers of the ACT to help you improve your understanding of each subject. You’ll also get: Practical tips and strategies for boosting your score on the English, math, reading, science, and (optional) writing tests Four new practice tests that reflect the Enhanced ACT experience Expert advice on how to mentally and physically prepare for your test This edition has been updated with four new practice tests, writing samples, and prompts, so you can be sure your materials will set you up for success on your ACT test. Through the Official Guide, you’ll learn what to expect on test day, understand the types of questions you will encounter when taking the ACT, and adopt test-taking strategies that are right for you.

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Author:   ACT
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 3.90cm , Length: 27.40cm
Weight:   1.315kg
ISBN:  

9781394335886

ISBN 10:   1394335881
Pages:   752
Publication Date:   28 April 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Preface xi How This Book Is Arranged xii Before You Begin xii Part One: Getting Acquainted with the ACT Test 1 Chapter 1: About the ACT 3 Description of the Full ACT Test 4 English Test 4 Mathematics Test 6 Reading Test 14 Science Test 17 Writing Test (Optional) 19 Unscored Items 21 Using a Calculator 22 Taking the Test 23 Summary 24 Chapter 2: Preparation, Skills, and Strategies 25 Mental Preparation 26 Identify Strengths and Address Areas of Improvement 26 Develop a Positive Mental Attitude 27 Keep the Test in Perspective 27 General Test-Taking Strategies and Skills 27 Remain Calm 27 Pace Yourself 28 Know the Directions Ahead of Time 29 Read Carefully and Thoroughly 29 Choose Strategies for Answering Easier and More Difficult Questions 30 Use Logic on More Difficult Questions 30 Choose a Strategy for Guessing on Multiple-Choice Questions 30 Choose a Strategy for Changing Answers 31 Write Notes in Your Test Booklet 31 Mark Your Answers Carefully 31 Plan to Check Your Answers 32 Learn Strategies for Specific Tests 32 Summary 32 Part Two: Taking and Evaluating Your First Practice Test 35 Chapter 3: Taking and Scoring Your First ACT Practice Test 37 Simulating Testing Conditions 37 Scoring Your Practice Test 99 Scoring Your Multiple-Choice Practice Tests 100 Scoring Your Practice Writing Test Essay 106 Reviewing Explanatory Answers 111 Chapter 4: Identifying Areas for Improvement 170 Reviewing Your Overall Performance 171 Highlighting Strengths and Areas for Improvement on the English Test 172 Test-Taking Errors 172 Highlighting Strengths and Areas for Improvement on the Mathematics Test 174 Math Subject Areas 174 Test-Taking Errors 174 Highlighting Strengths and Areas for Improvement on the Reading Test 175 Types of Reading Passages 176 Reading Skills Tested 176 Test-Taking Errors 177 Highlighting Strengths and Areas for Improvement on the Science Test 178 Science Subject Areas 178 Types of Science Passages 179 Test-Taking Errors 179 Highlighting Strengths and Areas for Improvement on the Writing Test 180 Writing Skills Tested 180 Writing Strategy or Process Errors 182 Part Three: Improving Your Score 183 Chapter 5: Improving Your English Score 185 Content of the ACT English Test 185 Types of Questions on the ACT English Test 186 Strategies for Taking the ACT English Test 195 Chapter 6: Improving Your Math Score 211 Content of the ACT Mathematics Test 212 Preparing for Higher Math 212 Integrating Essential Skills 212 Modeling 213 Types of Questions on the ACT Mathematics Test 213 Basic Math Problems 213 Basic Math Problems in Settings 217 Very Challenging Problems 221 Strategies for Taking the ACT Mathematics Test 229 Pace Yourself 229 Answer All Questions 229 Answer All the Easy Questions First, Then Go Back to Answer the Hard Ones 230 Read Each Problem Carefully 230 Look for Information in the Answer Choices 230 Use Illustrations Wisely and Whenever You Can 231 Use Your Calculator Wisely 231 Think! 231 Show Your Work 232 Check Your Answers 232 Chapter 7: Improving Your Reading Score 233 Content of the ACT Reading Test 233 Key Ideas and Details 234 Craft and Structure 234 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 234 Types of Questions on the ACT Reading Test 235 Representative ACT Reading Test Questions 235 Strategies for Taking the ACT Reading Test 244 Pace Yourself 244 Use the Time Allotted 244 Think of an Overall Strategy That Works for You 245 Keep the Passage as a Whole in Mind 245 Find a Strategy for Approaching Each Question 245 Reading Strategies Summary 246 Chapter 8: Improving Your Science Score 254 Content of the ACT Science Test 254 Format of the ACT Science Test 255 Data Representation Format 256 Discussion of Sample Passage I (Data Representation) 258 Research Summaries Format 261 Discussion of Sample Passage II (Research Summaries) 263 Conflicting Viewpoints Format 265 Discussion of Sample Passage III (Conflicting Viewpoints) 267 Strategies for Taking the ACT Science Test 270 Develop a Problem-Solving Method 270 Take Notes 271 Pace Yourself 271 Practice Interpreting Graphs, Tables, and Diagrams 271 Make the Most of the Information in Graphs 272 Make the Most of the Information in Tables 274 Develop an Understanding of Scientific Investigations 275 Carefully Analyze Conflicting Viewpoints 275 Chapter 9: Improving Your Score on the Optional Writing Test 276 Content of the ACT Writing Test 277 How Your Essay Will Be Scored 277 Sample Prompt and Essays 277 Sample ACT Writing Test Prompt 278 Planning Your Essay 280 Sample Essay Responses 281 Strategies for Taking the ACT Writing Test 304 Prewrite 304 Write 304 Review Your Essay 305 Practice 305 Part Four: Taking Additional Practice Tests 307 Chapter 10: Taking Additional Practice Tests 309 Practice Test 2 315 Explanatory Answers 371 Practice Test 3 429 Explanatory Answers 485 Practice Test 4 543 Explanatory Answers 599 Chapter 11: Scoring the Additional Practice Tests 649 Scoring Your Practice Tests 650 Scoring Practice Test 2 651 Scoring the Multiple-Choice Tests 651 Scoring Your Practice Writing Test 2 Essay 657 Scoring Practice Test 3 659 Scoring the Multiple-Choice Tests 659 Scoring Your Practice Writing Test 3 Essay 665 Scoring Practice Test 4 667 Scoring Your Multiple-Choice Practice Tests 667 Scoring Your Practice Writing Test 4 Essay 673 Chapter 12: Interpreting Your ACT Test Scores and Ranks 675 Understanding Your ACT Test Results 677 How ACT Scores Your Multiple-Choice Tests 677 How ACT Scores Your Writing Test 677 Recognizing That Test Scores Are Estimates of Educational Achievement 677 Using Ranks to Interpret Your Scores 678 Comparing Your Test Scores to Each Other 678 Comparing Your Scores and Ranks to Your High School Grades 678 Comparing Your Scores to Those of Enrolled First-Year College Students 678 Using ACT College and Career Readiness Standards to Help You Understand Your ACT Scores 679 Planning Your Education and Career 680 Seeking Additional Information and Guidance 680 ACT College and Career Readiness Standards—English 681 ACT College and Career Readiness Standards—Mathematics 688 ACT College and Career Readiness Standards—Reading 697 Text Complexity Rubric—Reading 704 ACT College and Career Readiness Standards—Science 711 ACT College and Career Readiness Standards—Writing 715 Part Five: Moving Forward to Test Day 719 Chapter 13: Registering, Planning, and Packing for Test Day 721 National Testing Program Versus State and District Testing 722 Registering for the ACT 722 Selecting a National Testing Date and Location 722 Selecting a Test Option 724 Registering 724 Registering under Special Circumstances 725 Planning and Packing for Test Day 725 Getting to the Test Center 725 Dressing for Test Day 726 Packing for Test Day: What to Bring 726 Obtaining Additional Test Details 727 At the Test Center 727 Checking In 727 Following the Rules 728 Communicating with the Testing Staff 729 Maintaining Your Composure and Energy 730 Voiding Your Answer Documents on Test Day 731 Testing More Than Once 731

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