In the ACT Bridge Program, coaches utilize the MathSP Facilitative Approach, which allows students to assess their strengths and areas for improvement while reinforcing best test-taking practices. In the Small Group Course, students become comfortable with focusing for an extended period of time, as they must do on the real test. Students are encouraged to come to each session with questions from their homework assignment. Coaches lead peer group discussions that enable students to find their mistakes and correct them. In working through homework and class problems, students not only learn from their mistakes, but they also solidify their understanding of important concepts tested and test-taking strategies as well.
- 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 assignment each session
- Homework review using the Facilitative Approach
- Timed practice ACT sections each session
The Bridge Program’s ACT Small Group Course is comprised of nine sessions dedicated to all sections of the test, including Math, Reading, English, and Science. These sessions are structured as follows and tailored to each group:
- Session 1: Full-length Diagnostic Test
- Session 2: Pre-Algebra Math Section | Reading Section
- Session 3: Algebra Math Section | English Section
- Session 4: Geometry Math Section | Science Section
- Session 5: Trigonometry Math Section | Reading Section
- Session 6: English Section | Science Section
- Session 7: Math Section | Reading Section
- Session 8: Math Section | English Section | Science Section
- Session 9: Review All Sections
Math | Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, Plane Geometry, and Trigonometry
Reading | Prose Fiction, Humanities, Social Studies, and Natural Sciences
English | Usage/Mechanics (Punctuation, Grammar and Usage, Sentence Structure) and Rhetorical Skills (Strategy, Organization, and Style)
Science | Biology, Chemistry, Earth/Space Sciences, and Physics – Data Representation, Research Summaries, and Conflicting Viewpoints
The Small Group Course Plus Private Coaching consists of the Small Group Course plus 6 hours of private coaching to drill in on any topics and strategies that need additional focus and individualized attention. The additional private coaching hours are also an opportunity to thoroughly review every question missed in practice exams and timed sections.