Victory for the ACT Student Text 15e

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A NOTE ABOUT THE NOTES

Throughout this book you will see marginal notes with tips and further insights. The types of notes you will encounter are listed below. Use the margins to make your own notes, emphasizing ƒ› •–”ƒ–‡‰‹‡• ‘” –‹’• ›‘— ϐ‹† ‡•’‡…‹ƒŽŽ› Š‡Ž’ˆ—ŽǤ

The Cambridge Edge Cambridge offers strategies we’ve developed to help you on test day. Test- the- Test Some math items can be solved by testing the answer choices. Read Twice Answer Once These tips point out examples where careful reading is key. Test Specs Learn more about the test design and how it can help you.

Master Moves Ready for some advanced strategies? These tips will help you with that. Passage Perfect Learn to use test passages to your advantage. Goldilocks Rule Look for the answer that’s “just right,” not too big or too small. Plug & Chug Some math items can be solved by plugging in values you choose.

Ditch the Directions Don’t waste test time reading directions. Learn them beforehand. Debrief Look for Debrief notes summarizing what you’ve already learned. Closer Look Test terms can be confusing. These tips give examples and further explanation. Ace the Pace Need to work on your pacing? These notes will help you do that.

Use POE Use the process of ‡Ž‹‹ƒ–‹‘ –‘ ϐ‹† the correct answer. Use Your Test Booklet You’re given a tool on test day—your test booklet. You just need to learn to use it. Throwback to Science Don’t forget what your science teacher taught you. Throwback to English Don’t forget what your English teacher taught you. Throwback to Math Don’t forget what your math teacher taught you.