1. COLLEGE SEMINAR FEBRUARY 11, 2014 *WINNING MATH STRATEGIES PART !

2. BELL RINGER 5 MINUTES How am I feeling about the math section of the ACT?

3. AIM Explain the structure of the math section of the ACT Explain strategies used for the ACT Math test Apply common test taking strategies to promote better outcomes and deal with uncertainty

4. CHAMPS C=conversation, you may speak during class share out and when directed to speak with your peers *REMINDER WE PRACTICE RESPECT! H=help, please raise your hand A=activity, you are sharing out and responding to the text. M=movement we are not, all supplies will be given to you P=participation, you are listening and responding to your peers, NO heads down, cell phones and/or eating

5. ACT MATH OVERVIEW 10 MINUTES The ACT Math Test: An Overview, reviewing the structure of the test. Based on your personal strength and weakness what successes and challenges do you anticipate having on the ACT Math Test?

6. WINNING ACT MATH STRATEGY #1 10 MINUTES Your score on the CAT Math Test is one way that colleges and universities will use to determine your reading abilities. Introduction to the “Triage Strategy” Winning ACT Math Strategy #1/Using Triage-Sample problems Work in pairs to solve sample problems and reflect on the process. Debrief

7. ACT PRACTICE SESSION 15 MINUTES You have 15 minutes to work on practice in ACT Practice Questions. You are being silent

8. ACT PRACTICE DEBRIEF 7 MINUTES What questions are most challenging and why? Share out your process Where your answers appropriate.

9. MY STUDY STRATEGY 15 MINUTES Why do you need to study? How does this bring you closer to your ACT goal? Read directions to “My Own Winning Study Strategy” Work with you partner to complete your plan

10. EXIT TICKET 10 MINUTES “Think about the students that were in your various groups during the warm up. When I say go, everyone is going to stand up, find those people and collaborate with their plans. For example, if you both enjoyed working in groups, decide how you can get a study group together. If you wanted to work in silence, share tips with each other on where you will go to do that. You should circulate the room and talk to at least 3 different people. Any questions?”

11. Pre-Algebra (about 14 questions) Elementary Algebra (about 10 questions) Intermediate Algebra (about 9 questions) Coordinate Geometry (about 9 questions) Plane Geometry (about 14 questions) Trigonometry (about 4 questions) The ACT Mathematics Test: An Overview Quick Facts You will have 60 minutes to complete this section. There are 60 questions. Types of math problems: Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, and Shape Geometry encompass most of the questions, see details below: The ACT Mathematics Test Categories (6) Quick Tips for the ACT Mathematics Test Pace yourself! You have 60 questions and 60 minutes.  You should pace yourself according to the knowledge that an early problem on the test will PROBABLY be easier than a problem late in the test (We want to emphasize probably because you may find some questions that are easier towards the end, but the overall format is that the easy questions come first).  With 60 minutes to solve 60 problems, you might be thinking that you should allot a minute for each problem. But easy problems should take you less than a minute to solve, while solving a difficult problem can be time-consuming. If you find yourself spending too much time on a problem early in the test, skip it and come back to it later. Use your calculator wisely. You won ’ t need it for every question: if the answers are in fractions or consist of variables or have radicals then you should NOT use a calculator. Only use it after you have thought about the question and know how it will be helpful. Scratch paper is your friend. Use it to jot down equations, important information, and formulas.  Especially for the geometry section, if you have trouble visualizing shapes in your head, draw them on the paper.

12. How many steps are there? __________ Is this hard, medium, or easy? ___________ Why? How many steps are there? __________ Is this hard, medium, or easy? ___________ Why? How many steps are there? __________ Is this hard, medium, or easy? ___________ Why? Using Triage- Sample Problems Directions: Solve the problem on the left column and answer the questions in the right using the Triage strategy tips. Problem 1: Cynthia, Peter, Nancy and Kevin are all carpenters. Last week, each built the following number of chairs: Cynthia- 36Peter-45Nancy-74Kevin-13 What was the average number of chairs each carpenter built last week? 1.39 2.42 3.55 4.59 5.63 Problem 2: Four carpenters each built an average of 42 chairs last week. If no chairs were left uncompleted, and if Peter, who built 50 chairs, built the greatest number of chairs, what is the least number of chairs one of the carpenters could have built, if no carpenter built a fractional number of chairs? 1.18 2.19 3.20 4.39.33 5.51 Problem 3: Four Carpenters built an average of 42 chairs each last week. If Cynthia built 36 chairs, Nancy built 74 chairs, and Kevin built 13 chairs, how many chairs did Peter build? 1.24 2.37 3.45 4.53 5.67 Adapted from The Princeton Review