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WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?T

➢ High-school students who want to fulfill TOPS requirements.

➢ College-bound students who want to obtain the best score of which they are capable on the ACT

➢ Students who want to improve their understanding of Mathematics and Science, improve their reading and writing skills, and increase their knowledge of computers and their applications.

COURSE DESCRIPTION & HIGHTLIGTS

The ACT portion of this course uses the study guide produced by the ACT organization itself, the only book which contains actual ACT test questions from previous tests. In addition to content review and practice tests, test-taking skills and strategies are included. The computer-literacy component of the course uses a book which guides students toward success on the Internet and Computing Core Certification Exam, which certifies that students have the computer skills necessary in the modern workplace.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

• Students will learn test-taking strategies.

• Students will review basic skills in Math, Science, Reading and Writing.

• Students will practice the ACT test.

• Students will learn the basics of computer hardware and software.

• Students will learn to produce word, excel, access and powerpoint documents.

• Students will learn to use the internet for research and communication.

• Students will explore internet security and ethical issues.

WHAT IS HOMEWORK LIKE IN THIS CLASS?

• Exercises from the textbooks in preparation for tests.

• Weekly practice of new material and review of old material.

• Development of documents on the computer.

TESTING: There are periodic tests in this class.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

(Complete descriptions and ordering information are given on the book order form)

The Real ACT Prep Guide (Textbook)

Computer Literacy BASICS: A Comprehensive Guide to IC3. Edition 2 (Textbook)

Folder (with lined paper)

A course binder (with typed, weekly notes and assignments, as well as tests) is provided as part of the Course Binder Fee.

Laptop computers may be brought to class for the computer literacy component, but are not required.

SUMMARY OF SYLLABUS (A complete course syllabus appears in the student's binder.)

A.C.T. Review of math, English, reading, writing, and science skills necessary to master

the A.C.T. Review and practice tests are also included.

Comp. Literacy Computer hardware/software; creating/editing documents and presentations;

Internet applications, security, and ethics

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