In 2008, more than 1.42 million high school students took the ACT—driven in large part by statewide testing requirements, acceptance of the ACT at all four-year schools, and an increasing number of test takers from states that did not previously offer the ACT. Kaplan ACT 2010 Edition: Strategies, Practice, and Review offers a variety of effective self-study options to help students score higher on this important exam.

A strong ACT score can help students get crucial financial aid and stand out from the competition during the college admissions process. With soaring tuition costs in an uncertain economy and competition to get into a top college greater than ever, scoring higher is crucial. Our guide contains proven tools to help raise ACT scores, including: New reader-friendly design to appeal to high school students. New tips for scoring higher from a Kaplan ACT tutor and student with a perfect ACT score. New parents guide explaining how to help kids make the most of peer study for exam prep. Three full-length practice tests. One diagnostic quiz online. Detailed answer explanations. Coverage of all tested materials.

Welcome to Kaplan ACT: Strategies, Practice, and Review
Note for International Students
PART 1: ACT BASICS
Chapter 1: Introduction to the ACT
Four Keys to ACT Success
What Is the ACT?
Overview of the ACT
ACT FAQs
ACT Registration Overview
Taking the Plan Exam
Chapter 2: The Subject Tests: A Preview
English
Math
Reading
Science
Writing
Chapter 3: Taking Control: The Top Ten Strategies
The ACT Mind-set
Ten Strategies for Mastering the ACT
Basic Strategy Reference Sheet
PART TWO: SKILL-BUILDING WORKOUTS
Chapter 4. English Workout 1: When in Doubt, Take It Out
Economy Questions
The Kaplan Three-Step Method for ACT English
Chapter 5: Math Workout 1: The End Justifies the Means
The ACT Math Mind-set
The Kaplan Three-Step Method for ACT Math
Kaplan's Two-Pass Plan for ACT Math
To Calculate or Not to Calculate
Chapter 6: Reading Workout 1: Know Where You're Going.
The Key to Active ACT Reading
The Kaplan Five-Step Method for ACT Reading
Chapter 7: Science Workoiat 1: Look for Patterns
The Kaplan Five-Step Method for ACT Science
Reading Tables and Graphs
The Real Thing: Practice Passage
Chapter 8: English Workout 2: Make It Make Sense
Grammar Rules and Sense Questions
Nonstandard-Format English Questions
Chapter 9: Math Workout 2: Shake It Up!
Ten Textbook Algebra and Coordinate Geometry Questions
Three Ways to Shake It Up
Typical Story Problems
What to Do Next
Chapter 10: Reading Workout 2: Look It Up!
Important Question Types
The Kaplan Five-Step Method (Again)
Find and Paraphrase... and Other Tips
Chapter 11: Science Workout 2: Think Like a Scientist
How Scientists Think
How Experiments Work
Handling Experiment Questions
The Real Thing: Practice Passage
Chapter 12. English Workout 3: Look and Listen
Listen to the Choices.
Grammar Rules to Know
Chapter 13 Math Workout 3: Figuring It Out
Ten Textbook Geometry Questions
Tackling More Complex Geometry Questions
Chapter 14. Reading Workout 3: Subject Matters
The Prose Fiction Passage
The Natural Sciences Passage
Emergency Strategy for Test Day
Chapter 15: Science Workout 3: Keep Your Viewpoints Straight
Prereading the Conflicting Viewpoints Passage
The Real Thing: Practice Passage
The Deep End: Facing Tough Science Passages
Chapter 16: Writing Workout: Write What Counts
Just the Facts
The Kaplan Four-Step Method for the ACT Essay
Know the Score: Sample Essays
Preparing for the Essay
Practice Essay
PART THREE: READY, SET, GO
Chapter 17: Strategic Summaries
English Test
Math Test
Reading Test
Science Test
Writing Test
Chapter 18: Last-Minute Tips
Three Days before the Test
Two Days before the Test
The Day before the Test
The Morning of the Test
During the Test
After the Test
PART FOUR: PRACTICE TESTS AND EXPLANATIONS
Practice Test 1
Answer Key
Answers and Explanations
Practice Test 2
Answer Key
Answers and Explanations
Compute Your Score
100 Key Math Concepts for the ACT