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

Eliminate known wrong answers and guess

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

Follow your normal morning breakfast routine

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

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

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 should you bring to the test?

# 2 pencils, calculator, test ticket, photo ID

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1
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
2
What are some reasons that students take the ACT or the SAT?
All of the above
Use scores to meet graduation requirements
Scholarships
College admissions
3
The writing section on the ACT is optional.
True
False
4
If you finish a test early, you should...
Check your answers
Go back and try again on questions that confused you
All of the above
Make sure all the circles are carefully colored in
5
What are the sections of the ACT?
Reading, Writing, Math
English, Math, Reading, Science,
English, Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies
English, Math, Reading, Science, Psychology
6
When taking practice tests to study for ACT or SAT, what should you do?
All of the above
Create a quiet, distraction-free environment
Set a timer for time allowed for that section of the test
After time is up, check explanatory answers in practice book
7
When reading a passage on the ACT or SAT reading sections, you should
read the passage for main idea, not details
read the passage twice, making notes and underlining
don't read the passage, only the questions
read the passage for details
8
How many questions are on the ACT English test?
60 questions in 60 minutes
20 questions in 20 minutes
75 questions in 45 minutes
50 questions in 25 minutes
9
What should you do if you do not know the answer or run out of time?
Eliminate known wrong answers and guess
Call Mr. Owens
Leave it blank
Pick "C"
10
How many passages are in the reading section of the ACT?
6
3
4
5
11
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
12
What is the highest composite score you can get on the ACT?
26
36
29
32
13
How many questions are on the ACT Reading test?
60 questions in 60 minutes
75 questions in 45 minutes
45 questions in 45 minutes
40 questions in 35 minutes
14
What is the order of the SAT sections on test day?
Reading, writing & language, math-no calc., math-calculator
English, math, reading, science
Reading, math, writing
Reading, science, math, english
15
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
Spring of 11th grade - so most of algebra 2 is complete
December of your senior year
June of your senior year
16
What are the two best free websites to use to practice for the ACT and SAT?
ACTfordummies.com and khanacademy.org
ACT.org and khanacademy.org
ACTprofile.org and SATprofile.org
ACTprofile.org and youtube.com/sat
17
Why is it important to take practice tests that are timed & environment similar to test day?
To learn how to pace yourself
To become comfortable with how the test is administered
All of the above
To build endurance for sitting through a 3.5 hour long test
18
Calculate composite score - 25 on English, 27 on math, 26 on reading, 24 on science
26
22
24
27
19
On the ACT reading test, how long should you spend on each passage and set of questions?
A little over 8 minutes
10 minutes
5 minutes
A little over 9 minutes
20
The essay on the SAT is optional.
True
False
21
What should you bring to the test?
Number 2 pencils, a calculator, phone
Colored pencils, highlighters, your phone
# 2 pencils, calculator, test ticket, photo ID
Phone, pencils, a book to read after the test

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