This unit consolidates advanced math topics (coordinate geometry, algebra, trigonometry, matrices, statistics, probability, permutations/combinations, sequences) and ACT-specific reading, science, and essay skills. It also teaches final test-taking strategies, logistics, and college-research considerations to prepare students to apply practice results toward score improvement and college selection.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze and solve advanced ACT-style math problems (coordinate plane, algebra, trigonometry, matrices, averages, percent, probability, permutations/combinations, and sequences) on timed practice items with appropriate strategy selection and procedural accuracy
- Apply targeted test-taking strategies (time management, question-type recognition, answer elimination, formula recall, and decision rules about guessing and repeating tests) to improve pacing and accuracy on full-length practice sections
- Demonstrate effective ACT essay skills by planning, composing, editing, and proofreading timed responses using a clear organizational structure (e.g., hamburger model) that addresses the prompt and meets scoring criteria
- Evaluate practice test results to create and justify a personalized final preparation plan—incorporating formula memorization, practice retakes, arrival logistics, and college-fit research—to reach a defined target score
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 25 Lessons
- 30 hours
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- Unit 4 — ACT Capstone: Advanced Strategies25
- 1.1Taking a Flight on the Coordinate Plane20 mins
- 1.2Do’s, Don’ts, and Darns: What to Do and Not Do on the Math Test20 mins
- 1.3Considering Question Types20 mins
- 1.4The Proof Is in the Pudding: Defending Yourself20 mins
- 1.5Writing Test20 mins
- 1.6The ACT Is Adaptive Like the SAT20 mins
- 1.7Help Memorize Math Formulas20 mins
- 1.8Repeating the Test for a Better Score20 mins
- 1.9Dealing with Average, Median, Mode, and More20 mins
- 1.10Trying Your Hand at Trigonometry20 mins
- 1.11Picking Your Way through Percent Increase, Probability, Permutations, and Combinations20 mins
- 1.12Hamburger Writing: Organizing Your Essay20 mins
- 1.13The ACT Is Easier Than the SAT20 mins
- 1.14Encourage Reading20 mins
- 1.15Abracadabra: Elementary Algebra20 mins
- 1.16Setting Up Sequences20 mins
- 1.17Wielding the Red Pen: Editing and Proofing20 mins
- 1.18Selective Colleges Prefer the SAT to the ACT20 mins
- 1.19Explore Colleges Together20 mins
- 1.20Managing Matrices20 mins
- 1.21Writing Don’ts20 mins
- 1.22You Have to Write an Essay20 mins
- 1.23Arrive at the Test Site on Time20 mins
- 1.24Reviewing Some Example Essays and Their Scores20 mins
- 1.25You Have to Know A Lot about Science for the ACT20 mins
Instructor
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