What are the sections of the ACT?

English, Math, Reading, Science,

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

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

read the passage for main idea, not details

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

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

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

Follow your normal morning breakfast routine

What should you bring to the test?

# 2 pencils, calculator, test ticket, photo ID

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

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