SUGGESTIONS ON PREPARING FOR THE APTITUDE TEST

It is suggested to review the topics covered by a College Algebra class: 

  1. Systems of linear equations in two variables
    1. graphing method
    2. substitution method
    3. addition method
    4. applications
  2. Working with algebraic expressions
    1. add, subtract, multiply, and divide by a monomial
    2. factoring polynomials
  3. Solving quadratic equations
    1. square root property (includes – simplify and approximate numeric square roots)
    2. factoring property
    3. quadratic formula
    4. graphing (includes – interpret vertex, axis of symmetry and vertical/horizontal intercepts)
    5. applications
  4. Relations and functions
      1. function notation
      2. evaluate

 

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http://www.slu.edu/retention-and-academic-success/academic-coaching/resources/test-anxiety
 
Online Resources for Algebra Review
www.khanacademy.org– videos and practice algebra problems
 www.analyzemath.com/algebra.html – samples with solutions
 www.wtamu.edu/academic/anns/mps/math/mathlab/int_algebra/index.htm – interactive math lab 
 http://mathcenter.usf.edu/courses/intermediate/inter_tests.html – practice tests and answers
https://www.studyguidezone.com/algebra-1.htm
https://www.studyguidezone.com/algebra-2.htm
http://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/numerical.pdf
http://www.augustatech.edu/math/molik/worksheetindex.htm
https://www.studyguidezone.com/mathexams.htm 
 Online Resources for Reading Comprehension Practice
https://www.studyguidezone.com/readingcomprehension1.htm
http://www.slu.edu/retention-and-academic-success/academic-coaching/resources/reading-comprehension-and-retention
 www.cdlponline.org 
 http://college.cengage.com/devenglish/resources/reading_ace/students/index.html 
http://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/reading.pdf
https://www.studyguidezone.com/accuplacer_reading.htm
http://www.englishmaven.org/Pages/Reading%20Comprehension.htm
http://www.usingenglish.com/comprehension/

Algebra and Reading Comprehension Skills Improvement On-Line Practice

Here is a how to look up refresher skill training online through Ohio Means Jobs.  

Access the following website:

Assessments and Training

Click on Access Learning Express Anonymously

Click on Adult Learning Resources

Build your math skills

Click on Practice Sets

Choose Basic Algebra Practice and do 1, 2 3, 4

Become a Better Reader

Reading Skills Practice Sets

Reading Skills Tutorials