Bell Ringers for the ACT®

Implement short, daily warm-up exercises that reinforce the essential skills measured on the assessment

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In just 5 minutes a day, students bolster the college readiness skills that matter most. Bell Ringers provide an easy, scaffolded approach that builds student confidence and competence. Each subject includes full, easy-to-follow explanations for every question, and teachers can easily share questions on a screen of their choice.
  • MasteryPrep resources for the ACT include officially licensed ACT questions
Student pov of the Bell Ringers for the ACT practice test

How It Works:

Each exercise is designed to be completed in just 5 minutes, making it the perfect way to prime students’ minds for learning while reinforcing the critical skills assessed on the ACT. With comprehensive coverage of all content dimensions and a scaffolded approach that gradually increases in difficulty, Bell Ringers for the ACT ensures that your students receive consistent, meaningful practice throughout the academic year.
  • Each week of practice is built around a specific skill and gradually increases in difficulty.
  • Sitewide online license for teachers on smartboards for easy classroom display.
  • Helps students prep for ACT® Aspire® as well.
  • Compatible with Aspire for the ACT
  • Delivered throughout the school year
  • Classroom warm-ups
  • Embed in electives or core classes

Why Choose Bell Ringers?

  • Curriculum-Aligned: Seamlessly integrated with MasteryPrep's renowned ACT curriculum for a comprehensive prep experience.
  • Scaffolded Learning: Gradually increasing difficulty helps students progress smoothly.
  • Teacher-Friendly: Ready-to-use practice items and clear answer explanations save valuable prep time.
  • Student-Engaging: Short, focused activities to capture attention and make learning fun.
  • Data-Driven: Track student progress and identify areas for improvement with detailed analytics.
  • Proven Results: MasteryPrep's track record of success in ACT prep translates to confidence in the digital format.
Bell Ringers for the ACT program UI for teachers
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What's Included:

English

  • 22 unique topics fully aligned to college readiness standards
  • Over 375 authentic practice questions
  • High school and middle school level 
  • Smartboard compatible

Math

  • 36 unique topics fully aligned to college readiness standards
  • Over 215 authentic practice questions
  • High school and middle school level 
  • Smartboard compatible

Reading

  • 12 unique topics fully aligned to college readiness standards
  • Over 175 authentic practice questions
  • High school and middle school level 
  • Smartboard compatible

Science

  • 24 unique topics fully aligned to college readiness standards
  • Over 140 authentic practice questions
  • High school and middle school level 
  • Smartboard compatible

Each subject includes full, easy-to-follow explanations for every question

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The ACT is changing, with the new format rolling out for national test dates starting April 2025 and for school and district testing in early 2026. We’ve compiled the resources below to help you prepare your students and stay informed about what’s changing and when.

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Customers Reviews

What educators say:

"It's a perfect, quick daily review that lets me see who clearly needs to work on those skills."

Dyer County High School, TN

"The questions are reliable and valid. The format is user friendly as well. I believe the students benefit from it."

Scotlandville Magnet High School, LA

"MasteryPrep gives a wide variety of questions that are aligned to the students."

Lafayette Parish School System, LA

"The bell ringers are easy to follow and the questions and answers are on slides, and no searching is necessary."

Scarborough Middle School, AL

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