Online ACT Products for Educators
ACT Prep Workbooks
ACT Prep English/Reading Workbook (2022)
Includes 5 chapters
- Tackling the English Test: setting goal scores, pacing, and strategizing
- Reviewing the Basics: Punctuation
- Reviewing the Basics: Grammar and Rhetoric (Word Use)
- The Optional Writing Test
- Strategies for the Reading Test
- Appendix: Commonly Confused Word Pairs, the definition of terms
$20.00
ACT Prep Math/Science Workbook (2022)
Includes 5 chapters
- An introduction to the ACT math tests
- A systematic, comprehensive math review. Updated to include the most advanced topics that have been occurring more frequently
- Specific strategies for taking the ACT math test
- An introduction to the ACT science test
- Specific strategies for the ACT science test
$20.00
ACT Teacher Prep Packets
Online ACT English/Reading Teacher Prep Packet
- ACT prep English/Reading Workbook (2022) (hard copy extra $20 plus shipping)
- Principles for Organizing ACT Prep in Schools
- Short E/R lesson plans for 8-hour class
- Semester-long lesson plans
- Class PowerPoints for workbook and ACT tests
- Supplemental E/R handouts/PowerPoints
All ACT prep materials were written by Dr. Ene-Kaja Chippendale
$185.00
Learn more at https://focusonlearningcenter.com/ps/online-act-english-reading-teacher-prep-packet/.
Online ACT Math/Science Teacher Prep Packet
- ACT Prep Math/Science Workbook (2022) (hard copy extra $20 plus shipping)
- Definition, History, Ethics of Testing Coaching
- Theoretical Foundation for the Effectiveness of Coaching
- Short M/S lesson plans for 8-hour class
- Semester-long lesson plans
- Class PowerPoints for M/S and ACT tests
- Supplemental M/S handouts, content, and review guides
- TI84 or TI84PLUS CE calculator programs for teachers and students
- ACT Item Bank (Real ACT questions sorted by topic ideal for classroom integration.)
All ACT prep materials were written by Dr. Gary Moss
$185.00
Learn more at https://focusonlearningcenter.com/ps/online-act-math-science-teacher-prep-packet/.
Online ACT Teacher Prep Packet Bundle
The sale of the packets includes one-year access to the website materials that can be renewed. The packets are sold one packet/teacher.
Schools that use two teachers for ACT prep can divide the bundle between them.
$350.00
Learn more at https://focusonlearningcenter.com/ps/online-act-teacher-prep-packet-bundle/.
ACT Prep Class Packet #1
The sale of the packets includes one-year access to the website materials that can be renewed. The packets are sold one packet/teacher.
Schools who use two teachers for ACT prep can divide the bundle between them.
The ACT Prep Class Bundle #1 includes a one year-access to the Teachers as ACT English/Reading Coaches Course, Teachers as ACT Math/Science Coaches Course, 25 ACT Prep English/Reading Workbooks and 25 ACT Prep Math/Science Workbooks.
$1,300.00
Learn more at https://focusonlearningcenter.com/ps/act-prep-class-packet-1/.
Online Teachers as ACT Coaches Courses
Online Teachers as ACT English/Reading Coaches Course
Teachers as ACT English Coaches videos covers
- summary of the content of the ACT English Test
- strategy for setting a goal score on the ACT English Test
- learning critical pacing strategies
- review of punctuation, grammar, rhetoric, and word-choice questions
- specific test strategies and tips to succeed on the ACT English Test
- examples passages with explanations of answers
Teachers as ACT reading Coaches videos covers
- why the reading test is so difficult for so many
- setting goal score and learning how many passages are needed for it
- the reading skills needed for success
- essential pacing strategies
- specific reading strategies to achieve maximum results
- traps on the ACT Reading test and how to avoid them
- example reading passages with explanations of answers
Additional Resources
- English Success on the ACT teaching PowerPoint
- Reading Success on the ACT teaching PowerPoint
- ACT Jump Start PowerPoint for teaching a 2-hour English/Reading ACT class
- ACT prep English/Reading Workbook (2022) (hard copy extra $20 plus shipping)
- Principles for Organizing ACT Prep in Schools
- Short E/R lesson plans for 8-hour class
- Semester-long lesson plans
- ACT English/Reading Student Prep Packet (Each student will need a printed ACT Prep English/Reading Workbook to go along with this student prep packet
- Class PowerPoints for workbook and ACT tests
- Supplemental E/R handouts/PowerPoints
All ACT prep materials were written by Dr. Ene-Kaja Chippendale
$325.00
Learn more at https://focusonlearningcenter.com/ps/online-teachers-as-act-english-reading-coaches-course/
Online Teachers as ACT Math/Science Coaches Course
Teachers as ACT Science Coaches videos covers
- background of the ACT Science Test
- the 3 types of questions found on the ACT Science Test
- the dos and don’t on the ACT Science Test
- content found on the ACT Science Test
- how students should use their time based on a goal score
- general strategies for the ACT Science Tests
- pacing strategies on the ACT Science Tests
- strategies for the 3 passages on the ACT Science Tests
Teachers as ACT Math Coaches videos covers
- description of the ACT Math Tests
- content found on the ACT Math Tests
- the dos and don’ts on the ACT Math Tests
- pacing strategies on the ACT Math Tests based on a goal score
- 3 ways to approach the math questions
- calculator strategies
- how to use our TI84 or TI84PLUS CE calculator programs
Additional Resources
- ACT Prep Math/Science Workbook (2022) (hard copy extra $20 plus shipping)
- Definition, History, Ethics of Testing Coaching
- Theoretical Foundation for the Effectiveness of Coaching
- Short M/S lesson plans for 8-hour class
- Semester-long lesson plans
- Class PowerPoints for M/S and ACT tests
- ACT Math/Science Student Prep Packet (Each student will need a printed ACT Prep Math/Science Workbook to go along with this student prep packet
- Supplemental M/S handouts, content, and review guides
- TI84 or TI84PLUS CE calculator programs for teachers and students
- ACT Item Bank (Real ACT questions sorted by topic ideal for classroom integration.)
All ACT prep materials were written by Dr. Gary Moss
$325.00
Learn more at https://focusonlearningcenter.com/ps/online-teachers-as-act-math-science-coaches-course/.
Online Teachers as ACT Coaches Bundle
Option A) One educator can be let into both Teachers as Coaches courses
Option B) One English or Reading teacher can be let into the TAC English/Reading course and one Math or Science teacher can be let into the TAC Math/Science course.
$600.00
Learn more at https://focusonlearningcenter.com/ps/online-teachers-as-act-coaches-bundle/.
ACT Prep Class Packet #2
Option A) One educator can be let into both Teachers as Coaches courses
Option B) One English or Reading teacher can be let into the TAC English/Reading course, and one Math or Science teacher can be let into the TAC Math/Science course
The ACT Prep Class Bundle includes a one year-access to the Teachers as ACT English/Reading Coaches Course, Teachers as ACT Math/Science Coaches Course, 25 ACT Prep English/Reading Workbooks and 25 ACT Prep Math/Science Workbooks.
$1,500.00
Learn more at https://focusonlearningcenter.com/ps/act-class-packet-2/.
ACT Prep Class Packet #3
Option A) One educator can be let into both Teachers as Coaches courses
Option B) One English or Reading teacher can be let into the TAC English/Reading course, and one Math or Science teacher can be let into the TAC Math/Science course
The ACT Prep Class Bundle includes a one year-access to the Teachers as ACT English/Reading Coaches Course, Teachers as ACT Math/Science Coaches Course, 50 ACT Prep English/Reading Workbooks and 50 ACT Prep Math/Science Workbooks.
$2,200.00
Lear more at https://focusonlearningcenter.com/ps/act-class-packet-3/.
ACT Prep Class Packet #4
Option A) One educator can be let into both Teachers as Coaches courses
Option B) One English or Reading teacher can be let into the TAC English/Reading course, and one Math or Science teacher can be let into the TAC Math/Science course
The ACT Prep Class Bundle includes a one year-access to the Teachers as ACT English/Reading Coaches Course, Teachers as ACT Math/Science Coaches Course, 100 ACT Prep English/Reading Workbooks and 100 ACT Prep Math/Science Workbooks.
$3,500.00
Learn more at https://focusonlearningcenter.com/ps/act-class-packet-4/.
Online Teaching for Success with the ACT Courses
Online Teaching English and Writing for Success with the ACT Course
This course is designed for high school English teachers. It familiarizes teachers with the ACT English and Writing tests and provides classroom resources that are both ACT specific and curriculum based English and writing activities. Both teachers and students receive downloadable materials.
TFS English Course videos covers
- Teaching for ACT English Success
Supplemental English materials for teachers
- Teaching for ACT English Success PowerPoint
- English Guide: Teaching for ACT Success
- ACT English Jump Start class PowerPoint for teaching
- 4 marked ACT Test PowerPoints for classroom instruction
Supplemental English materials for students
- ACT English Jump Start PowerPoint to print
- 8 supplemental worksheets of ACT questions for the major areas of punctuation and grammar.
- 4 ACT English tests to print
All ACT prep materials were written by Dr. Ene-Kaja Chippendale
$325.00
Learn more at https://focusonlearningcenter.com/ps/online-teaching-english-and-writing-for-success-with-the-act-course/.
Online Teaching Reading for Success with the ACT Course
This broader course is designed for high school English and social science teachers to familiarize them with the ACT reading test and discuss how passages can be incorporated into their classrooms. It evaluates the reading process and describes the characteristics of proficient readers. Teachers receive ACT-specific and curriculum-based resources for teaching reading. Both teachers and students receive downloadable materials.
TFS Reading Course videos covers
- Introduction to the TFS Reading Course: a discussion of “what is reading”?
- What are the characteristics of skilled readers? What is your instructional goal?
- Learning to use context cues
- Learning to paraphrase reading materials
- Identifying the reading traps hidden in ACT passages
- Taking and scoring a practice ACT reading passage through the eyes of your students
- Classroom strategies to improve reading comprehension
Supplemental reading materials for teachers
- “Teaching Reading for ACT and School Success: the Search for Meaning” PowerPointfor class use
- Reading Guide: Teaching for ACT Success
- ACT Reading Jump start PowerPoint for teacher instruction: one hour ACT reading class
Supplemental reading materials for students
- ACT Reading Jump Start for students: to print
- ACT Passage Reading Notes: 4 different versions
- ACT passage paragraph notes for writing summaries (paraphrasing) ACT reading texts
- Using context cues worksheet
- 3 ACT Reading tests: 2 versions for each test—downloadable and marked PowerPoint for class
All ACT prep materials were written by Dr. Ene-Kaja Chippendale
$325.00
Learn more at https://focusonlearningcenter.com/ps/online-teaching-reading-for-success-with-the-act-course/.
Online Teaching Math for Success with the ACT Course
TFS Math Course videos covers
- detailed content of the ACT Math Test
- how to align the content of your math classes with the ACT and Missouri Standards
- key points to implement your math classes
- looking at the ACT math test through the eyes of a student with varying levels of ACT math scores
- eight specific strategies for teaching math for success with the ACT Math Test
- reading and the ACT Math Test
- identify ways to apply the strategies and resources to your math classes
- TFS Math for Success with the ACT.pdf (written study guide)
Additional Resources
- TFS Math Course resources
- Missouri math standards for algebra 1 and 2, geometry, pre-calculus, and other math classes
- Missouri math standards content guide
- over 40+ math topical reviews with questions you can distribute to your classroom
All ACT prep materials were written by Dr. Gary Moss
$325.00
Learn more at https://focusonlearningcenter.com/ps/online-teaching-math-for-success-with-the-act-course/.
Online Teaching Science for Success with the ACT Course
TFS Science Course videos covers
- Introduction to the ACT Science Test
- detail content of the ACT Science Test
- 3 general principles for teaching science for success with the ACT
- 5 research principles that form the core of any ACT Science Test
- more practice with the 5 research principles
- find the 5 research principles on the ACT Science Test
- evaluating your science class with regards to the teaching of the 5 core principles
- The new Missouri standards for the science and the ACT
- how to integrate your TFS Science Course resources into your science classes
- TFS Science for Success with the ACT.pdf (written study guide)
Additional Resources
- TFS Science Course resources
- science passage sorted by the science classes
- Missouri science standards document
- how to implement ACT science tests into the class
All ACT prep materials were written by Dr. Gary Moss
$325.00
Learn more at https://focusonlearningcenter.com/ps/online-teaching-science-for-success-with-the-act-course/.
Online TAC/TFS Course Bundles
Online TAC English/TFS English and Writing Course Bundle
Teachers as ACT English Coaches videos covers
- summary of the content of the ACT English Test
- strategy for setting a goal score on the ACT English Test
- learning critical pacing strategies
- review of punctuation, grammar, rhetoric, and word-choice questions
- specific test strategies and tips to succeed on the ACT English Test
- examples passages with explanations of answers
Additional Resources
- English Success on the ACT teaching PowerPoint
- ACT Jump Start PowerPoint for teaching a one-hour English ACT class
- ACT prep English/Reading Workbook (2022) (hard copy extra $20 plus shipping)
- Principles for Organizing ACT Prep in Schools
- Short English lesson plans for ACT prep class
- Semester-long lesson plans
- ACT English Prep Packet (Each student will need a printed ACT Prep English/Reading Workbook to go along with this student prep packet)
- Class PowerPoints for workbook and ACT tests
- Supplemental English handouts/PowerPoints
TFS English Course videos covers
- Teaching for ACT English Success
Supplemental reading materials for teachers
- Teaching for ACT English Success PowerPoint
- English Guide: Teaching for ACT Success
- ACT English Jump Start class PowerPoint for teaching
- 4 marked ACT Test PowerPoints for classroom instruction
Supplemental reading materials for students
- ACT English Jump Start PowerPoint to print
- 8 supplemental worksheets of ACT questions for the major areas of punctuation and grammar.
- 4 ACT English tests to print
Dr. Ene-Kaja Chippendale wrote all ACT prep materials
$600.00
Learn more at https://focusonlearningcenter.com/ps/online-tac-english-tfs-english-and-writing-course-bundle/.
TAC/TFS Reading Course Bundle
TAC Reading Course videos covers
- why the reading test is so difficult for so many
- setting goal score and learning how many passages are needed for it
- the reading skills needed for success
- essential pacing strategies
- specific reading strategies to achieve maximum results
- traps on the ACT Reading test and how to avoid them
- example reading passages with explanations of answers
Additional Resources
- Reading Success on the ACT teaching PowerPoint
- ACT Jump Start PowerPoint for teaching a 1-hour Reading ACT class
- Digital ACT prep English/Reading Workbook (2022) (hard copy extra $20 plus shipping)
- Principles for Organizing ACT Prep in Schools
- Short reading lesson plans
- Semester-long lesson plans
- Class PowerPoints for workbook and ACT tests
- Supplemental reading handouts/PowerPoints
TFS Reading Course videos covers
- Introduction to the TFS Reading Course: a discussion of “what is reading”?
- What are the characteristics of skilled readers? What is your instructional goal?
- Learning to use context cues
- Learning to paraphrase reading materials
- Identifying the reading traps hidden in ACT passages
- Taking and scoring a practice ACT reading passage through the eyes of your students
- Classroom strategies to improve reading comprehension
Supplemental reading materials for teachers
- “Teaching Reading for ACT and School Success: the Search for Meaning” PowerPointfor class use
- Reading Guide: Teaching for ACT Success
- ACT Reading Jump start PowerPoint for teacher instruction: one hour ACT reading class
Supplemental reading materials for students
- ACT Reading Jump Start for students: to print
- ACT Passage Reading Notes: 4 different versions
- ACT passage paragraph notes for writing summaries (paraphrasing) ACT reading texts
- Using context cues worksheet
- 3 ACT Reading tests: 2 versions for each test—downloadable and marked PowerPoint for class
All ACT prep materials were written by Dr. Ene-Kaja Chippendale
$600.00
Learn more at https://focusonlearningcenter.com/ps/tac-tfs-reading-course-bundle/.
Online TAC/TFS Science Course Bundle
TAC Science Course videos covers
- background of the ACT Science Test
- the 3 types of questions found on the ACT Science Test
- the dos and don’t on the ACT Science Test
- content found on the ACT Science Test
- how students should use their time based on a goal score
- strategies for the ACT Science Tests
- pacing strategies on the ACT Science Tests
- strategies for the 3 passages on the ACT Science Tests
Additional Resources
- Digital ACT Prep Math/Science Workbook (2022) (hard copy extra $20 plus shipping)
- Definition, History, Ethics of Testing Coaching
- Theoretical Foundation for the Effectiveness of Coaching
- Short science lesson plans
- Semester-long lesson plans
- Class PowerPoints for science and ACT tests
- ACT Science Student Prep Packet
- Supplemental science handouts, content, and review guides
TFS Science Course videos covers
- Introduction to the ACT Science Test
- detail content of the ACT Science Test
- 3 general principles for teaching science for success with the ACT
- 5 research principles that form the core of any ACT Science Test
- more practice with the 5 research principles
- find the 5 research principles on the ACT Science Test
- evaluating your science class with regards to the teaching of the 5 core principles
- The new Missouri standards for the science and the ACT
- how to integrate your TFS Science Course resources into your science classes
- TFS Science for Success with the ACT.pdf (written study guide)
Additional Resources
- TFS Science Course resources
- science passage sorted by the science classes
- Missouri science standards document
- how to implement ACT science tests into the class
All ACT prep materials were written by Dr. Gary Moss
$600.00
Learn more at https://focusonlearningcenter.com/ps/online-tac-tfs-science-course-bundle/.
Online TAC/TFS Math Course Bundle
TAC Math Course videos covers
- description of the ACT Math Tests
- content found on the ACT Math Tests
- the dos and don’ts on the ACT Math Tests
- pacing strategies on the ACT Math Tests based on a goal score
- 3 ways to approach the math questions
- calculator strategies
- how to use our TI84 or TI84PLUS CE calculator programs
Additional Resources
- Digital ACT Prep Math/Science Workbook (2022) (hard copy extra $20 plus shipping)
- Definition, History, and Ethics of Testing Coaching
- Theoretical Foundation for the Effectiveness of Coaching
- Short math lesson plans
- Semester-long lesson
- Class PowerPoints for math and ACT tests
- ACT Math Student Prep Packet
- Supplemental math handouts, content, and review guides
- TI84 or TI84PLUS CE calculator programs for teachers and students
- ACT Item Bank (Real ACT questions sorted by topic ideal for classroom integration.)
TFS Math Course videos covers
- detailed content of the ACT Math Test
- how to align the content of your math classes with the ACT and Missouri Standards
- key points to implement your math classes
- looking at the ACT math test through the eyes of a student with varying levels of ACT math scores
- eight specific strategies for teaching math for success with the ACT Math Test
- reading and the ACT Math Test
- identify ways to apply the strategies and resources to your math classes
Additional Resources
- TFS Math Course resources
- Missouri math standards for algebra 1 and 2, geometry, pre-calculus, and other math classes
- Missouri math standards content guide
- over 40+ math topical reviews with questions you can distribute to your classroom
- TFS Math for Success with the ACT.pdf (written study guide)
All ACT prep materials were written by Dr. Gary Moss
$600.00
Learn more at https://focusonlearningcenter.com/ps/online-tac-tfs-math-course-bundle/.