BIO

Matthew Bullington instructs math (Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2), Chemistry, Business and Life Skills, and ACT Prep at the Discipleship Tutorial. Having studied applied mathematics in the field of economics, Matthew loves bringing his passion for math and learning into the classroom. He loves taking intimidating subjects in math, business and science and making them accessible, relevant, and engaging, and focuses on how we can see God in every field.

A homeschool graduate, Matthew works as a college prep consultant through his company, UniversityReady, and brings his college expertise to ACT Prep. He has tutored for fourteen years, and brings this expertise along with his liberal arts Economics degree background to his classes at The Discipleship Tutorial.

Matthew is joyfully married to Meagan, and has two daughters (Mercy and Mollie) and a son Matty. To find out more about Matthew and what he does as a college consultant, visit his website, http://www.universityready.com/.

ACT Prep                    

Fall or Online
 

Tutor Name: Matthew Bullington

Course Name: ACT Prep

Required Texts:

1. The Official ACT Prep Guide 1. Wiley

(Prefer 2023-2024 version, can also do 2022-2023, or 2024-2025 which will be released later this year) 

2. Barron’s ACT 36 2. Barron’s

ISBN-13: 978-1438011110

Optional:

1. ACT Flash Cards 2. Barron’s

ISBN-13: 978-1438079035

Other books/materials, etc. required for class:  Recommend a TI-83/84 calculator, but not required. We will also discuss options for watches for the ACT.

Copy Fee: $20

Other Fees: $20 Video Access Fee (covers access to Study.com)

Minimum Number of Students: 8

Maximum Number of Students: 20

Course Description/Outline/Objectives: 

This class focuses on preparing students for the ACT exam, with a combination of extensive practice and in-depth studies of strategies. Every subsection will be covered in detail, with custom-tailored approaches developed for each student based on their skill level and goals. Students will go through five full-length exams over the duration of the course. Students will also utilize an online program (Study.com) for additional practice (included in price), and will also receive access to Matthew’s online ACT Prep course until they graduate. A concentrated math review will be incorporated utilizing Study.com.

NOTE: Students who choose the online option will have access to the on-demand version with a 4-week crash course, a full 16-week course on-demand (which will also be available live via zoom on Wednesdays at 4:30 CT with recordings posted in the course), and live zoom study sessions after the fall for the 4 weeks leading up to each ACT exam date. Student will then have continued access to the online course until graduation.

More Courses by Matthew bullington

  • Business Skills

  • Chemistry with Labs

  • Geometry

  • Algebra 1

  • Algebra 2

  • ACT Prep

Expected Weekly Time Commitment for Homework:  2+ hours per week.

Prerequisites: None. Students who have completed more math (algebra 1, algebra 2 and/or geometry) will be better prepared for the math section, but completion of all three is not required.

Recommended Grade Level(s) for this class: 9-12th grade. 9th grade students can take the class, and seniors can benefit (though the opportunities for them to test are limited), but it is generally recommended for the sophomore or junior year.

Additional comments: I do not typically give out traditional grades, students will benefit based on what they put into the class. Practice test scores will be tracked in Schoology and graded based upon completion of assignments. The course can be counted towards 1/2 credit in Test Prep.

Estimated Difficulty Level of course for average student: Average

Rate for Additional Private Tutoring: NA

Summer reading assignment: Become familiar with ACT on www.actstudent.org.

Assignment due first day of class: Complete practice test, given at walk-through. Read handout on grading and grade exam.