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KU GEAR UP ACT Prep
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Trust your gut! How does this apply to the ACT?
Pick two answers.
You can get the answer by listening to your stomach growl.
It doesn't apply.
If you're 2nd guessing yourself, go with your first choice!
2
What is the highest score on the ACT?
36
70
100
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TRUE OR FALSE: On the English test, the best answer with the fewest words is usually correct
True
False
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TRUE OR FALSE: Plug in the answer choices to solve equations
TRUE
FALSE
5
What is the average score on the ACT?
21
0
36
30
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On test morning it is best to:
Skip breakfast so you can get 10 extra minutes of sleep.
Eat balanced breakfast: protein (like eggs), bread & fruit
Eat leftover Halloween candy.
Eat donuts, lots of donuts--the sugar high will sustain you!
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When answering questions it is best to:
Do the easy ones first so you can finish all of them.
Do the questions in order, that's how the test is printed!
Do the hard ones first, they will take the longest.
Skip questions you don't know and come back to them.
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TRUE OR FALSE: You will take the ACT during your junior year at Harmon.
True
False
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What are the 4 sections on the ACT?
English 1, English 2, Math 1, Math 2
English, Math, Reading, Science
English, Social Studies, Reading, Science
Visual Arts, Graphic Design, Music, Theatre
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TRUE OR FALSE: It is helpful to elminate obviously wrong answers.
True
False
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How long is the writing section on the ACT?
1 hour
35 minutes
15 minutes
40 minutes
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Why should you use MasteryPrep?
Improve knowledge in ACT test content areas
Get a higher ACT score
Learn test-taking strategies
Take a practice ACT test
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TRUE OR FALSE: The writing test is optional on the ACT.
True
False
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On the math test, you should use your test booklet to:
Fan yourself
Don't use it.
Doodle while you daydream about a day at the beach.
Work problems, draw diagrams, charts, patterns, etc.
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How long is the Reading section on the ACT?
1 hour
15 minutes
45 minutes
35 minutes
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TRUE OR FALSE: You should plan your essay BEFORE writing.
FALSE
TRUE
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How long is the Math section on the ACT?
35 minutes
15 minutes
1 hour
45 minutes
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How long is the English section on the ACT?
45 minutes
15 minutes
1 hour
35 minutes
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On the English test, you should:
Read? Who needs to read on an English test?
Never read the whole paragraph--it will only confuse you
Read the questions carefully.
Read the whole paragraph--the context will help you
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On the Reading test, you should:
Write, not read
Read. Every. Single. Word.
Skim the passage, then focus on lines in the question.
Read? Who needs to read on a reading test?
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On the science test, always pay attention to:
Questions
Margins
Graphs
Passages
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How long is the Science section on the ACT?
15 minutes
35 minutes
45 minutes
1 hour
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On the writing test it is most important to:
Have a strong intro, thesis statement and conclusion
Make sure your lines rhyme
Draw smiley faces at the end of your paper
Use a lot of really big, fancy words
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TRUE OR FALSE: The conflicting views portion of the science test is the most time consuming.
FALSE
TRUE
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TRUE OR FALSE: On the reading test, start with the passage you find most interesting.
TRUE
FALSE
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Why do you take the ACT?
For scholarships
KCKPS requirement
For college applications
To place you in your college classes
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If you have unanswered questions and time is running out, you should:
Continuing trying to work out as many problems as you can
Fill in only the even numbered questions.
Fill in all blanks--a guess is always better than a blank
Forget about it—leave 'em blank!
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The night before the test it is best to:
Go to bed early and relax.
Stay up late.
Stay up crammming until you can't keep your eyes open.
Worry endlessly about the test and how you will do.
