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1
Why would you choose to take the writing or essay portions of the ACT or SAT?
to impress scoring teams
to make your English teacher proud
to bluff your way into a better score
to meet college admissions requirements
2
On the ACT reading test, how long should you spend on each passage and set of questions?
A little over 9 minutes
10 minutes
A little over 8 minutes
5 minutes
3
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
After time is up, check explanatory answers in practice book
All of the above
Create a quiet, distraction-free environment
4
What is the highest composite score you can get on the ACT?
26
29
32
36
5
The night before the ACT or the SAT, what should you do?
go to bed early and get a good night's rest
Go to a party
cram for the test until 2 a.m.
stay up late watching Netflix
6
What are the two best free websites to use to practice for the ACT and SAT?
ACTprofile.org and khanacademy.org
ACTfordummies.com and khanacademy.org
ACTprofile.org and SATprofile.org
ACTprofile.org and youtube.com/sat
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How many questions are on the ACT English test?
75 questions in 45 minutes
50 questions in 25 minutes
60 questions in 60 minutes
20 questions in 20 minutes
8
The writing section on the SAT is optional.
False
True
9
What is the last ACT or SAT test that can count toward Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility?
May of your 12th grade year
June of your 12th grade year
December of your 12th grade year
January of your 12th grade year
10
How many passages are in the reading section of the ACT?
6
5
3
4
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If you finish a test early, you should...
All of the above
Make sure all the circles are carefully colored in
Go back and try again on questions that confused you
Check your answers
12
The SAT only has multiple choice questions.
true
false
13
Why is it important to take practice tests that are timed & environment similar to test day?
To build endurance for sitting through a 3.5 hour long test
All of the above
To learn how to pace yourself
To become comfortable with how the test is administered
14
What are the sections of the ACT?
Reading, Writing, Math
English, Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies
English, Math, Reading, Science,
English, Math, Reading, Science, Psychology
15
How many questions are on the ACT math test?
40 questions in 35 minutes
45 questions in 45 minutes
40 questions in 50 minutes
60 questions in 60 minutes
16
What SAT score do you need for the Florida Bright Futures Academic Scholar level?
1290
2400
1190
1600
17
In the ACT math section, you should
Both B & C
Eliminate any obviously wrong answers
Plug in the answer choices if you get stuck
Work out every problem on your calculator, simplicity aside
18
Some math problems on the SAT require that you write in your answer.
True
False
19
What ACT composite score is needed to earn the Medallion level of Florida Bright Futures?
29
24
25
26
20
Which of the following is not a passage type in the ACT reading section?
History
Natural Science
Prose fiction
Humanities
21
On the ACT reading test, which passage has been found the easiest read, with hardest questions.
3rd passage - Humanities
4th passage - Natural Science
1st passage - Prose fiction
2nd passage - Social Science
22
How many questions are on the ACT science test?
40 questions in 35 minutes
60 questions in 60 minutes
75 questions in 35 minutes
25 questions in 35 minutes
23
The morning of the ACT or SAT, what should you do?
Eat a really big breakfast, even if you normally eat lightly
Take breakfast and coffee with you and munch during the test
Follow your normal morning breakfast routine
Skip breakfast because you have a nervous stomach
24
What should you bring to the test?
# 2 pencils, calculator, test ticket, photo ID
Colored pencils, highlighters, your phone
Number 2 pencils, a calculator, phone
Phone, pencils, a book to read after the test
25
You should take a healthy snack, such as a peanut butter & jelly sandwich, to eat during break
true
false
26
How many questions are on the SAT reading section?
35 questions in 40 minutes
52 questions in 65 minutes
60 questions in 60 minutes
30 questions in 30 minutes
27
The essay on the "redesigned" SAT is optional.
True
False
28
How many questions are on the ACT reading test?
60 questions in 60 minutes
45 questions in 45 minutes
40 questions in 35 minutes
75 questions in 45 minutes
29
What 3 things are considered to determine eligibility for Florida Bright Futures Scholarships?
Teacher recommendations, ACT or SAT test scores, GPA
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
30
What are some reasons that students take the ACT or the SAT?
College admissions
All of the above
Use scores to meet graduation requirements
Scholarships
31
Florida Bright Futures combines the highest subject scores from any time that you took ACT.
True
False
32
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
As many times as you need to take it
2, starting in 10th grade
3, starting 9th grade
33
Why would you take several dulled #2 pencils to the ACT or SAT?
It is your lucky pencil
Dulled pencils bubble faster
Sharp pencils tear your paper
Dulled pencils have character
34
Calculate composite score - 25 on English, 27 on math, 26 on reading, 24 on science
26
24
22
27
35
When answering ACT science test questions, you should
Read the passage thoroughly for total understanding of terms
Just guess, you hate science
Ignore charts and graphs; focus on passage information only
Skim passage for main idea; focus on info in charts/graphs
36
What is the order of the SAT sections on test day?
Reading, science, math, english
Reading, math, writing
Reading, writing & language, math-no calc., math-calculator
English, math, reading, science
37
Which areas of science are in the Science section of the SAT?
chemistry
physics
none of the above
biology
38
When is the ideal time for an average high school student to take the ACT or the SAT?
June of your senior year
December of your senior year
As soon as you get into high school
Spring of 11th grade - so most of algebra 2 is complete
39
When reading a passage on the ACT or SAT reading sections, you should
read the passage for main idea, not details
don't read the passage, only the questions
read the passage for details
read the passage twice, making notes and underlining
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What should you do if you do not know the answer or run out of time?
A & B
Eliminate known wrong answers and guess
Leave it blank
Guess
