The Official ACT Science Guide -

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Résumé :

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....

Sommaire:

Introduction vii

Chapter 1: An Overview of the ACT Science Test 1

Passage Types 1

Overall Test Structure and Content Coverage 2

Science Content Coverage 2

Reporting Categories 3

Test Timing and Time Management 4

Format of this guide 5

Chapter 2: Data Representation Passages 7

Passages on the ACT Science Test 7

What You Can Expect from a Data Representation Passage 9

Trying Your Hand at a Data Representation Passage 11

Summary 21

Chapter 3: Research Summaries Passages 23

What You Can Expect from a Research Summaries Passage 23

How You Should Approach a Research Summaries Passage 24

Trying Your Hand at a Research Summaries Passage 26

Sample Question Answers and Analysis 32

Summary 36

Chapter 4: Conflicting Viewpoints Passages 39

What You Can Expect from a Conflicting Viewpoints Passage 39

Trying Your Hand at a Conflicting Viewpoints Passage 41

Summary 50

Chapter 5: Reporting Category: Interpretation of Data 53

Understanding What a Reporting Category Is 53

Interpretation of Data 55

Summary 69

Chapter 6: Reporting Category: Evaluating Models and Scientific

Arguments with Evidence 71

Evaluating Models and Scientific Arguments with Evidence 72

Summary 84

Chapter 7: Reporting Category: Scientific Investigation 85

Scientific Investigation 86

Summary 93

Chapter 8: Science Basics 95

Understanding What Science Is on the ACT 95

Understanding What the Scientific Method and the Process of Science Are 96

Steps of the Scientific Method 97

Experimental Design 100

Summary 105

Chapter 9: Graphs and Charts on the ACT Science Test 107

Reading Graphs 107

Understanding Data Shown in Tables 111

Relationships Shown in Graphs and Data Sets 113

Summary 117

Chapter 10: Scientific Units and Measurements 119

Units in Science 119

The International System of Units (SI) 119

Units and Measures on the ACT Science Test 122

Summary 124

Chapter 11: Science Vocabulary 125

The Vocabulary of Science 125

General Scientific Terms 126

Subject-Specific Terminology 129

Chemistry Terminology 129

Concentration, pH, and Acid-Base Titrations 132

Biology Terminology 133

Physics Terminology 139

Properties of a Wave and the Electromagnetic Spectrum 140

Earth and Space Science Terminology 141

Summary 147

Chapter 12: Practice Questions 149

Chapter 13: Answers and Explanations 305

Answer Key 306

Explanatory Answers 308