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Course Structure & Materials

In the ACT Bridge Program, instructors utilize the MathSP Facilitative Approach, which allows students to assess their strengths and areas for improvement while reinforcing best test-taking practices. In a Small Group Course, the length of each session is designed to simulate the real testing environment; students become comfortable with focusing for an extended period of time, as they must do on the real test. The instructors begin each 3.5 hour session by reviewing their assigned homework problems. Students are encouraged to come to each session with any questions regarding their preparation material. Our instructors lead peer group discussions to assist students in finding the correct solutions. Thus, with the help of the instructor and the input of their peers, students work through missed problems to not only correct their mistakes, but also solidify their understanding of important concepts.

The Bridge Program Course Information

Intense foundation review of important concepts tested on the ACT
Strategies and tips for all sections of the ACT
Real ACT problems from the “Real ACT Prep Guide” by ACT, tackled using the SP Method
Organization of problems by concept to promote Concept-based Learning
Extensive homework assignments each session
Homework review using the Facilitative Approach
Weekly Extra Help tutorials outside of class time
Timed practice ACT sections each session

The Bridge Program Course Outline

The Bridge Program for the ACT offers two curricula:

Math Focus
Comprehensive

Math Focus vs. Comprehensive

Topics	Math Focus	Comprehensive
Number of Sessions	4.5	8
Course Hours	16 hours	28.5 hours
Extra Help Tutorials	6 hours	14 hours
ACT Material Covered	Math Section Only	All sections on the ACT, including Math, English, Reading, Science, and Writing
Weekly Quizzes with Real ACT Questions	✓	✓
Full Length Practice Test	✓	✓
Homework Assignments and Review	✓	✓
Price for Small Group Course	$569	$849

ACT Prep Math Focus Course Structure

The Bridge Program’s ACT Math Focus curriculum is comprised of four sessions dedicated to Math subjects, including arithmetic, algebra, statistics, geometry, and trigonometry.

Sessions are organized as follows:

Session 1: Full-length Practice Test
Session 2: Pre-Algebra & Arithmetic
Session 3: Algebra & Statistics
Session 4: Geometry & Trigonometry

The Math Focus curriculum consists of the following:

16 hour course over 4.5 sessions covering the Math section of the ACT
6 hours of Extra Help Tutorials
Weekly Math quizzes from the real ACT to familiarize students with the test and assess each students’ improvement
Full-length diagnostic test that students take at the start of the program

ACT Prep Comprehensive Course Structure

The Bridge Program’s Comprehensive curriculum covers all sections of the ACT: English, Math, Reading, Writing, and Science. This program is includes the four sessions in listed in the Math Focus curriculum plus four additional sessions covering the other sections of the ACT as listed below.

Sessions are organized as follows:

Session 5: English
Session 6: Writing
Session 7: Reading
Session 8: Science

The Comprehensive curriculum consists of the following:

28.5 hour course over eight sessions covering all sections of the ACT
14 hours of Extra Help Tutorials
Weekly quizzes from the real ACT to familiarize students with the test and assess students’ improvement
Full-length practice test that students take at the start of the program

ACT Prep Course Concepts

Math concepts tested on the ACT include:

Pre-Algebra

Operations on Whole Numbers, Fractions, Decimals, Integers, Powers, Square Roots, Ratios, Proportions, Percentages, Multiples, Factors, Absolute Value, Number Ordering, Simple Linear Equations, Simple Probability, Mean, Median, Mode, Data Analysis

Elementary Algebra

Variables, Substitution, Polynomials, Factoring, Quadratic Equations, Solving Linear Equations, Exponents, Square Roots

Intermediate Algebra

Quadratic Formula, Radical Expressions, Inequalities, Absolute Value Equations, Sequences, Systems of Equations, Functions, Matrices, Roots, Complex Numbers

Coordinate Geometry

Number Lines, Coordinate (x,y) Plane, Line Graphs, Graphs of Points, Graphs of Circles, Slope, Parallel Lines, Perpendicular Lines, Distance, Midpoints, Transformations, Conics

Plane Geometry

Triangles, Rectangles, Parallelograms, Trapezoids, Circles, Angles, Parallel Lines, Perpendicular Lines, Translations, Rotations, Symmetry, Proof Techniques, Perimeter, Area, Volume, Logical Proofs

Trigonometry

Ratios for Right Triangles, Graphs of Trigonometric Functions, Trigonometric Identities, Trigonometric Equations, Modeling

ACT Prep Course Materials

Course Materials Include:

“The Real ACT Prep Guide: The Only Guide to Include 5 Real ACT Tests,” by ACT
Overview and format of the ACT
Essential tips for ACT preparation
MathSP notebook and handouts