Official Guide ACT Science, Third Edition

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Product Overview

  • Reviews all concepts and skills for the Science portion of the ACT
  • Includes 376 practice questions
  • Anwer key includes full explanations

Description

If your student will be taking the ACT soon, prepare them well for the Science section with The Official ACT Science Guide from Wiley. Help your student know what to expect and how to prepare for success! The Guide includes test-taking tips, instruction of concepts, and plenty of practice. The first ten chapters teach and review core concepts that will be on the test. Your student will review key definitions, data representation, the scientific method, conflicting viewpoints, and other topics from the test. Within the instructional section are plenty of example charts and tables that your student will encounter on the ACT. Below each diagram is the scientific concept your student needs to understand.

Chapter 11 includes 302 sample questions from the Science portion of the ACT. This section is not set up as a practice test and is not in any specific order or intended to be done in any specific timeframe. The last chapter of the book has all the answers with full explanations to each question. Pages are newsprint, which allows for easy use with a pencil. Softcover, 376 pages. ~Tara 

Publisher's Description of Official Guide ACT Science, Third Edition

Master the science section of the ACT with the only official guide prepared by the creators and administrators of the test

The Official ACT Science Guide, 3rd Edition, is the most recent and authoritative update to the leading study resource for the widely used college admissions test. This comprehensive guide shows you what to expect on test day, offering intuitive and concept-based instruction, actual test questions from previous exams, and expert insights that reduce test anxiety and build confidence.

This book reflects the most recent changes to the ACT science section and delivers a complete review of every science concept tested. With both print and customizable online practice questions, students can prepare in the way they feel most comfortable while working through problems organized by question type.

You’ll also find:

  • Real ACT sciencequestions from previous test administrations combined with detailed explanations for every problem
  • A concept-based approach that helps students understand the science topics they'll encounter on test day
  • Comprehensive review of the entire sciencesection so students know exactly what to expect
  • Online access to the complete question pool for personalized, customizable practice sessions
  • Organization by question type to help students identify strengths and target areas needing improvement

Ideal for high school students preparing for college admissions or scholarship qualification, The Official ACT Science Guide is a detailed and authoritative resource designed to help students of all skill levels perform at their highest level on test day.

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Product Format:Paperback Book
Grades:9-12
Brand:John Wiley & Sons
ISBN:9781394407323
Length in Inches:10.75
Width in Inches:8.5
Height in Inches:0.75
Weight in Pounds:1.55
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