ACT Advantage



Program Components
  • Eighteen mathematics, twenty-one English and reading lessons, and twelve science reasoning units, each 60 minutes in length
  • A problem solving approach to give students the strategies they need for success on test day
  • Strategies for all four sections on the ACT--math, science, English, and reading
  • Time Management Strategies to help students complete the exam and get a higher score
Overview of Program
   English & Reading:
  • Getting to Know the ACT
    • The Landscape of the Tests
  • ACT Reading I
    • Reading Actively
    • Examining the Question Stems
    • Answering the Questions
  • ACT Reading II
    • Detail Questions
    • Function Questions
    • Vocabulary-in-Context Questions
  • ACT Reading III
    • Narrow-Inference Questions
    • Broad-Inference Questions
    • Writer's-View Questions
  • ACT English I
    • The 3-Step Method for ACT English Success
    • Grammar Questions
    • Style Questions
  • ACT English II
    • Sentence-Sense Questions
    • Punctuation Questions
    • Writing—Strategy and Organization Questions
  • ACT Writing
    • Understanding the Essay
    • Planning Your Essay
    • Writing and Reviewing Your Essay
   Math
  • Getting to Know the ACT
    • The Landscape of the Test
    • Strategies for Success
  • The 4-Step Method for Problem Solving
    • Getting Started
    • Taking Action
    • Putting It All Together
  • Pre-Algebra
    • Number Properties and Central Tendency
    • Proportions and Probability
    • Tables, Graphs, and Charts
  • Algebra
    • Translating Word Problems into Algebra
    • Equations and Inequalities
    • Working with Patterns
  • Geometry
    • Rules for Polygons
    • Complex Figures
    • Solids
  • Coordinate Geometry and Trigonometry
    • Coordinate Geometry
    • Graphing Equations
    • Trigonometry
   Science Reasoning
  • Getting to Know the ACT
    • The Landscape of the Test
    • Eliminating
  • Data Representation Passages
    • Find the Keywords
    • Tables and Figures
    • Using Patterns
  • Data Representation Passages, Part 2
    • Understanding Experiments
    • Complex Figure Questions
    • Equations in the Science ACT
  • Conflicting Viewpoints
    • Questions about One Viewpoint
    • Analyzing the Passage
    • General Test-Taking Strategies

ACT Advantage

Proven Test-Taking Strategies for Higher ACT Scores

ACT Advantage is a supplemental instructional program that helps students score higher on the ACT. Based on Kaplan's expert analysis of the test, the program provides step-by-step approaches to help prepare students and enable them to apply and practice strategic approaches that improve results. Our Professional Services Team guides each ACT Advantage program implementation to ensure maximum benefits and provide the best possible Kaplan K12 experience.

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Individualized Instruction

ACT Advantage includes practice tests and analysis to help students concentrate on the areas in need of improvement:
  • Predictive pre-tests with Computer-Assisted Feedback identify strengths and weaknesses
  • Scaled scores allow teachers to target instruction
  • Schools receive a score report comparing their students to national averages for each section

Easy Classroom Integration and Delivery

The ACT Advantage program consists of 50 hours of instruction, plus practice testing that can be integrated into regular math and English curriculum. The program also may be tailored for delivery in:
  • After-school programs
  • Summer school
  • Tutoring and small group instructional sessions

In-Depth Teacher's Guide

A comprehensive Teacher's Edition guides instructional delivery and provides:

  • Presentation notes annotated to each student page
  • Answers to ACT-like questions
  • Analyses of incorrect answer choices with explanations