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Compass Exam Secrets Study Guide: Compass Test Review for the Computer Adaptive Placement Assessment and Support System
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Publisher Price: $72.99
ISBN13: 9781609710125
Publisher: Mometrix Media LLC
Published: Aug 1 2010
Pages: 218
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.50 Width: 8.30 Depth: 10.90
Language: English
Mometrix Test Preparation's COMPASS Exam Secrets Study Guide is the ideal prep solution for anyone who wants to pass their Computer Adaptive Placement Assessment and Support System. The exam is extremely challenging, and thorough test preparation is essential for success. Our study guide includes:
- Practice test questions with detailed answer explanations
- Step-by-step video tutorials to help you master difficult concepts
- Tips and strategies to help you get your best test performance
- A complete review of all COMPASS test sections
- Mathematics
- Reading
- Writing
COMPASS(R) is the registered trademark of ACT, Inc. Mometrix Test Preparation has no affiliation with ACT, Inc., and this product is not approved or endorsed by ACT, Inc.
The Mometrix guide is filled with the critical information you will need in order to do well on your COMPASS exam: the concepts, procedures, principles, and vocabulary that the ACT, Inc. expects you to have mastered before sitting for your exam.
The Mathematics section covers:
- Pre-algebra and algebra
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- College Math
- Matrix Algebra
- Discrete Math
The Reading section covers:
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Skimming
- Paragraph Focus
The Writing section covers:
- Word confusion
- Punctuation
- Contextual clues
- Simplicity
...and much more!
Our guide is full of specific and detailed information that will be key to passing your exam. Concepts and principles aren't simply named or described in passing, but are explained in detail. The Mometrix COMPASS study guide is laid out in a logical and organized fashion so that one section naturally flows from the one preceding it. Because it's written with an eye for both technical accuracy and accessibility, you will not have to worry about getting lost in dense academic language.
Any test prep guide is only as good as its practice questions and answer explanations, and that's another area where our guide stands out. The Mometrix test prep team has provided plenty of COMPASS practice test questions to prepare you for what to expect on the actual exam. Each answer is explained in depth, in order to make the principles and reasoning behind it crystal clear.
Many concepts include links to online review videos where you can watch our instructors break down the topics so the material can be quickly grasped. Examples are worked step-by-step so you see exactly what to do.
We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pass standardized tests and achieve their education and career goals. We've done this by setting high standards for Mometrix Test Preparation guides, and our COMPASS Exam Secrets Study Guide is no exception. It's an excellent investment in your future. Get the COMPASS review you need to be successful on your exam.
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