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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Sept 17, 2015 17:45:16 GMT
Have your kids used any particularly good ACT prep books? There are too many to pick from!
Alison will be taking the ACT through the Duke TIP program in December. Since she is 12, neither of us are concerned about how she scores, but she doesn't want to go in blind either. My thought is that she should concentrate on reading/English skills since that is her strongest area. My biggest hope is that this gives her enough exposure to the test that she isn't as nervous about it when it really counts.
Also, is there a easy-to-find calculator that is acceptable for the test? I don't mind buying something reasonably priced that she could use for a few years. So far, her school hasn't required a specific model, and I haven't heard any "older" parents mention one either.
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Post by underwatermama on Sept 17, 2015 18:13:46 GMT
This is the book my junior is using, per recommendation from his tutor. ACT test prepThis is what the ACT has to say about calculators: prohibited calculatorsMy kids were told to get TI-84 calculators for school (I think silver edition maybe? they are at school right now so I can't check), and those seem to be ok for the ACT too. Keep in mind, my book data is from someone who hasn't actually taken the test yet, so someone else may have better/different recommendations. |
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Post by littlemama on Sept 17, 2015 18:24:29 GMT
There is one that is put out by the company that makes the ACT. It has REAL decommissioned tests. All other prep books have similar tests, but not real ones. Know the calculator rules, and make sure she knows how to use the calculator she will use on the test really, really well. Timing is the key to the ACT. Have her practice it timed to make sure she understands the pacing.
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Sept 17, 2015 18:59:04 GMT
Thanks for the advice! I ordered the real ACT book. I saw various books specific to subjects, too, so I might go with Math and English options.
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Post by Basket1lady on Sept 17, 2015 19:15:29 GMT
If she will take higher math in high school, she will need the TI-84. Calculator. Try to borrow it from someone and have them show her how to use the function keys and such. If you buy it, there are tutorials online. But chances are she has had very little exposure to the higher math. Don't stress about it. They will compare her scores with other kids her age, not HS seniors.
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Post by littlemama on Sept 17, 2015 19:47:20 GMT
Oh, and calculators. The TI-84 is recommended, but the TI-Nspire is highly recommended (for high school and beyond, not just the ACT.) If you get the Nspire, just be sure to get the one you can use on the ACT. There is one you cannot use.
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