If you are amongst the 2 million high school students taking the ACT this year, listen up. TheACT Exam Cramis a focused, to-the-point study aid that will help you study quicker and score higher. Each section covers one topic of the exam: reading, math, science reasoning, and the new writing assignment. The guide includes: Examples and practice questions for each topic. Sample answers for the writing assignment. A full-length practice exam that covers all four topic areas. The "Cram Sheet" tear-card that condenses exam highlights for last minute review. If you want to know what to expect from the ACT exam, theACT Exam Cramis the way to go.

Susan French Ludwig has an MA in Education and is a STEM Grant Coordinator for Kirkwood Community College. Susan has taught both in elementary and adult education, designed curriculum for Kirkwood, written textbooks, and test questions for the ACT council.

 

Teresa Stephens has a Masters in Education as well as an engineering degree. She has taught SAT, GRE, and GMAT test prep courses, has tutored high school students for the ACT and the SAT and currently teaches math and science at a small private school.

 

Paul Felstiner has a BS in biology and a Master's in teaching. He is teaches high school physics and physical science. His background includes technical writing for the US Forest Service.

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