ACT Math in the Classroom: Integrating Assessments, Standards, and Instruction

by A-List Education

Overview

Bring ACT Math and Science prep into the classroom to enhance student learning! In this new copublication from Routledge and test-prep experts A-List Education, you’ll learn how the updated ACT exam is closely aligned with the Common Core, making it easy to weave test prep into your curriculum and help students hone the skills they need for college readiness. The book is filled with practical examples of how the Common Core State Standards are connected to specific sections, question types, and strategies applicable to the ACT, so you can simultaneously prepare your students for the test while improving their overall math, science, and reasoning skills.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138692206
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/26/2016
Series:	A-List SAT and ACT Series
Pages:	136
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

A-List Education is an educational services provider serving more than 50,000 students with tutoring programs across the U.S. as well as in the UK, Dubai, Switzerland, and China.

Table of Contents

About the Authors

Introduction and Overview

1. About the ACT

Format

Math

Science

ACT vs SAT

2. Alignment with Common Core Math Standards

Overview

Standards for Mathematical Practice [MP]

Number and Quantity [N]

Algebra [A]

Functions [F]

Geometry [G]

Statistics and Probability [S]

ACT Science Alignment

Reading Anchor Standards and Informational Text

Reading for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects

3. ACT Math in the Classroom

Overview

1. Timed Practice

2. Problem-a-Day

3. Translation Exercises

4. ACT Science in the Classroom

Practice Sections

Science Classes

Math Classes

Appendix: All Alignment Tables

How to Read the Tables

Standards for Mathematical Practice

Number and Quantity

Algebra

Functions

Geometry

Statistics and Probability

Science Standards

Additional Resources

Editorial Reviews

"The material in this book can act as a stand-alone ACT prep resource, or it can be incorporated into the instruction of an Algebra or Geometry class. With the revision in the ACT tests, teachers who were familiar with the older version will certainly benefit from this handy resource." –Susan Jaroscak, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Maple Heights City School, Maple Heights, Ohio

“One of the best things about this book is its emphasis on the integration of instruction and test preparation with the Common Core Standards along with support for skills that are not directly tested but still relevant. I believe this triangulation of curriculum, standards, and testing is very important. This book will be a helpful resource as I work with high school English and math teachers to do curriculum mapping and pacing.”–Susan Gorman, Director of Student Improvement, Osawatomie Unified School District 367, Osawatomie, Kansas

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