When reading a passage on the ACT or SAT reading sections, you should

read the passage for main idea, not details

When is the ideal time for an average high school student to take the ACT or the SAT?

Spring of 11th grade - so most of algebra 2 is complete

What should you bring to the test?

# 2 pencils, calculator, test ticket, photo ID

The morning of the ACT or SAT, what should you do?

Follow your normal morning breakfast routine

What should you do if you do not know the answer or run out of time?

Eliminate known wrong answers and guess

What is the order of the SAT sections on test day?

Reading, writing & language, math-no calc., math-calculator

What are the sections of the ACT?

English, Math, Reading, Science,

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1
What is the highest composite score you can get on the ACT?
36
29
32
26
2
How many questions are on the ACT English test?
75 questions in 45 minutes
20 questions in 20 minutes
60 questions in 60 minutes
50 questions in 25 minutes
3
How many passages are in the reading section of the ACT?
5
3
4
6
4
What are some reasons that students take the ACT or the SAT?
College admissions
Use scores to meet graduation requirements
Scholarships
All of the above
5
What are the two best free websites to use to practice for the ACT and SAT?
ACTprofile.org and SATprofile.org
ACTprofile.org and youtube.com/sat
ACT.org and khanacademy.org
ACTfordummies.com and khanacademy.org
6
On the ACT reading test, how long should you spend on each passage and set of questions?
5 minutes
10 minutes
A little over 8 minutes
A little over 9 minutes
7
When reading a passage on the ACT or SAT reading sections, you should
read the passage twice, making notes and underlining
read the passage for details
don't read the passage, only the questions
read the passage for main idea, not details
8
When is the ideal time for an average high school student to take the ACT or the SAT?
As soon as you get into high school
December of your senior year
Spring of 11th grade - so most of algebra 2 is complete
June of your senior year
9
What should you bring to the test?
Phone, pencils, a book to read after the test
# 2 pencils, calculator, test ticket, photo ID
Number 2 pencils, a calculator, phone
Colored pencils, highlighters, your phone
10
Calculate composite score - 25 on English, 27 on math, 26 on reading, 24 on science
22
26
27
24
11
Why is it important to take practice tests that are timed & environment similar to test day?
All of the above
To build endurance for sitting through a 3.5 hour long test
To learn how to pace yourself
To become comfortable with how the test is administered
12
If you finish a test early, you should...
Check your answers
All of the above
Make sure all the circles are carefully colored in
Go back and try again on questions that confused you
13
The morning of the ACT or SAT, what should you do?
Skip breakfast because you have a nervous stomach
Eat a really big breakfast, even if you normally eat lightly
Follow your normal morning breakfast routine
Take breakfast and coffee with you and munch during the test
14
The writing section on the ACT is optional.
True
False
15
How many questions are on the ACT Reading test?
40 questions in 35 minutes
45 questions in 45 minutes
75 questions in 45 minutes
60 questions in 60 minutes
16
How many questions are on the SAT reading section?
60 questions in 60 minutes
35 questions in 40 minutes
30 questions in 30 minutes
52 questions in 65 minutes
17
What should you do if you do not know the answer or run out of time?
Call Mr. Owens
Pick "C"
Eliminate known wrong answers and guess
Leave it blank
18
When taking practice tests to study for ACT or SAT, what should you do?
Set a timer for time allowed for that section of the test
All of the above
Create a quiet, distraction-free environment
After time is up, check explanatory answers in practice book
19
The essay on the SAT is optional.
True
False
20
What is the order of the SAT sections on test day?
Reading, writing & language, math-no calc., math-calculator
Reading, math, writing
Reading, science, math, english
English, math, reading, science
21
What are the sections of the ACT?
English, Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies
Reading, Writing, Math
English, Math, Reading, Science, Psychology
English, Math, Reading, Science,

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