What are the sections of the ACT?

English, Math, Reading, Science,

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

read the passage for main idea, not details

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

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 is the order of the SAT sections on test day?

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

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

Eliminate known wrong answers and guess

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1
The writing section on the ACT is optional.
True
False
2
What are some reasons that students take the ACT or the SAT?
Use scores to meet graduation requirements
College admissions
Scholarships
All of the above
3
On the ACT reading test, how long should you spend on each passage and set of questions?
A little over 9 minutes
10 minutes
5 minutes
A little over 8 minutes
4
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 SATprofile.org
ACT.org and khanacademy.org
5
The essay on the SAT is optional.
True
False
6
How many questions are on the ACT English test?
20 questions in 20 minutes
75 questions in 45 minutes
50 questions in 25 minutes
60 questions in 60 minutes
7
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
8
What is the highest composite score you can get on the ACT?
26
36
32
29
9
How many passages are in the reading section of the ACT?
3
5
4
6
10
How many questions are on the SAT reading section?
52 questions in 65 minutes
30 questions in 30 minutes
60 questions in 60 minutes
35 questions in 40 minutes
11
If you finish a test early, you should...
Make sure all the circles are carefully colored in
Go back and try again on questions that confused you
Check your answers
All of the above
12
Calculate composite score - 25 on English, 27 on math, 26 on reading, 24 on science
22
26
27
24
13
What are the sections of the ACT?
English, Math, Reading, Science,
Reading, Writing, Math
English, Math, Reading, Science, Psychology
English, Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies
14
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
15
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
16
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
Skip breakfast because you have a nervous stomach
Follow your normal morning breakfast routine
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 become comfortable with how the test is administered
To learn how to pace yourself
18
When is the ideal time for an average high school student to take the ACT or the SAT?
December of your senior year
Spring of 11th grade - so most of algebra 2 is complete
June of your senior year
As soon as you get into high school
19
What is the order of the SAT sections on test day?
Reading, math, writing
Reading, writing & language, math-no calc., math-calculator
English, math, reading, science
Reading, science, math, english
20
What should you do if you do not know the answer or run out of time?
Pick "C"
Call Mr. Owens
Leave it blank
Eliminate known wrong answers and guess
21
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

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