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Montgomery County Public Libraries Launches Method Test Prep

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL), in partnership with Recorded Books, has launched Method Test Prep. Used by more than 1,000 schools around the world, Method Test Prep has helped hundreds of thousands of students achieve their standardized college admissions exam goals.

“MCPL has a strong commitment to supporting high school students in our community as they move towards higher education,” said MCPL Acting Director Anita Vassallo.  “Method Test Prep offers an additional, comprehensive tool for students that will provide a boost to those preparing for admission exams.”

Diagnostic evaluations, lessons, quizzes, and full-length exams help students navigate the SAT and ACT by focusing on both content and test-taking techniques. Students can also build their fundamental reading comprehension, grammar, and math skills. Each lesson is less than five minutes and contains examples. After the lesson there is a short quiz so students can practice the strategies they have learned. All quizzes contain immediate feedback including a video audio and written explanations.

SAT and ACT Program Highlights

  • Diagnostic evaluations that establish baseline scores and set goals;
  • Weekly checklists that move students through each section of the test;  
  • Quizzes after each lesson, with instant feedback––like having a tutor on your computer;
  • Thousands of questions in the test database; Timed full-length exams to simulate the real test;
  • Resource materials, like quick prep guides and formula sheets;
  • Robust reporting on quiz and test results that highlight students’ strengths and weaknesses;
  • A vocabulary builder to improve students’ expertise; and

MCPL cardholders have unlimited free access to Method Test Prep on the MCPL website.

Release ID: 19-189
Media Contact: Judy Stiles 240-777-6536