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1
What SAT score do you need for the Florida Bright Futures Academic Scholar level?
2400
1600
1290
1190
2
On the ACT reading test, which passage has been found the easiest read, with hardest questions.
3rd passage - Humanities
1st passage - Prose fiction
4th passage - Natural Science
2nd passage - Social Science
3
How many questions are on the ACT science test?
60 questions in 60 minutes
75 questions in 35 minutes
40 questions in 35 minutes
25 questions in 35 minutes
4
How many times can you take the ACT for free if you qualify for free or reduced lunch?
2, including only test taken in the 11th and 12th grades
2, starting in 10th grade
As many times as you need to take it
3, starting 9th grade
5
What should you do if you do not know the answer or run out of time?
Eliminate known wrong answers and guess
A & B
Leave it blank
Guess
6
On the ACT reading test, how long should you spend on each passage and set of questions?
10 minutes
5 minutes
A little over 8 minutes
A little over 9 minutes
7
Some math problems on the SAT require that you write in your answer.
False
True
8
The morning of the ACT or SAT, what should you do?
Take breakfast and coffee with you and munch during the test
Eat a really big breakfast, even if you normally eat lightly
Follow your normal morning breakfast routine
Skip breakfast because you have a nervous stomach
9
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
June of your senior year
Spring of 11th grade - so most of algebra 2 is complete
10
Which areas of science are in the Science section of the SAT?
biology
chemistry
physics
none of the above
11
The essay on the "redesigned" SAT is optional.
True
False
12
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
13
What are the sections of the ACT?
English, Math, Reading, Science,
English, Math, Reading, Science, Psychology
English, Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies
Reading, Writing, Math
14
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
15
What is the highest composite score you can get on the ACT?
29
32
26
36
16
The writing section on the SAT is optional.
True
False
17
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
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When answering ACT science test questions, you should
Ignore charts and graphs; focus on passage information only
Just guess, you hate science
Skim passage for main idea; focus on info in charts/graphs
Read the passage thoroughly for total understanding of terms
19
Why would you take several dulled #2 pencils to the ACT or SAT?
It is your lucky pencil
Sharp pencils tear your paper
Dulled pencils bubble faster
Dulled pencils have character
20
How many passages are in the reading section of the ACT?
5
6
4
3
21
What are the two best free websites to use to practice for the ACT and SAT?
ACTfordummies.com and khanacademy.org
ACTprofile.org and youtube.com/sat
ACTprofile.org and khanacademy.org
ACTprofile.org and SATprofile.org
22
Why would you choose to take the writing or essay portions of the ACT or SAT?
to make your English teacher proud
to meet college admissions requirements
to impress scoring teams
to bluff your way into a better score
23
When reading a passage on the ACT or SAT reading sections, you should
don't read the passage, only the questions
read the passage twice, making notes and underlining
read the passage for main idea, not details
read the passage for details
24
What is the order of the SAT sections on test day?
Reading, writing & language, math-no calc., math-calculator
English, math, reading, science
Reading, science, math, english
Reading, math, writing
25
Calculate composite score - 25 on English, 27 on math, 26 on reading, 24 on science
22
24
27
26
26
Which of the following is not a passage type in the ACT reading section?
Humanities
Natural Science
History
Prose fiction
27
How many questions are on the ACT reading test?
45 questions in 45 minutes
60 questions in 60 minutes
40 questions in 35 minutes
75 questions in 45 minutes
28
In the ACT math section, you should
Both B & C
Plug in the answer choices if you get stuck
Eliminate any obviously wrong answers
Work out every problem on your calculator, simplicity aside
29
What should you bring to the test?
Colored pencils, highlighters, your phone
Number 2 pencils, a calculator, phone
# 2 pencils, calculator, test ticket, photo ID
Phone, pencils, a book to read after the test
30
What is the last ACT or SAT test that can count toward Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility?
May of your 12th grade year
December of your 12th grade year
January of your 12th grade year
June of your 12th grade year
31
You should take a healthy snack, such as a peanut butter & jelly sandwich, to eat during break
true
false
32
What are some reasons that students take the ACT or the SAT?
College admissions
All of the above
Scholarships
Use scores to meet graduation requirements
33
What 3 things are considered to determine eligibility for Florida Bright Futures Scholarships?
ACT or SAT test scores, extracurricular involvement, essay
ACT or SAT test scores, core GPA, Community Service
ACT or SAT test scores, GPA, athletic abilities
Teacher recommendations, ACT or SAT test scores, GPA
34
How many questions are on the SAT reading section?
30 questions in 30 minutes
35 questions in 40 minutes
52 questions in 65 minutes
60 questions in 60 minutes
35
The SAT only has multiple choice questions.
true
false
36
How many questions are on the ACT math test?
60 questions in 60 minutes
40 questions in 50 minutes
40 questions in 35 minutes
45 questions in 45 minutes
37
The night before the ACT or the SAT, what should you do?
Go to a party
go to bed early and get a good night's rest
stay up late watching Netflix
cram for the test until 2 a.m.
38
When taking practice tests to study for ACT or SAT, what should you do?
After time is up, check explanatory answers in practice book
Create a quiet, distraction-free environment
All of the above
Set a timer for time allowed for that section of the test
39
Florida Bright Futures combines the highest subject scores from any time that you took ACT.
True
False
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What ACT composite score is needed to earn the Medallion level of Florida Bright Futures?
25
24
26
29
