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1
Which of the following is not a passage type in the ACT reading section?
Natural Science
Humanities
History
Prose fiction
2
When answering ACT science test questions, you should
Skim passage for main idea; focus on info in charts/graphs
Read the passage thoroughly for total understanding of terms
Ignore charts and graphs; focus on passage information only
Just guess, you hate science
3
What is the highest composite score you can get on the ACT?
29
26
36
32
4
In the ACT math section, you should
Both B & C
Plug in the answer choices if you get stuck
Work out every problem on your calculator, simplicity aside
Eliminate any obviously wrong answers
5
Florida Bright Futures combines the highest subject scores from any time that you took ACT.
True
False
6
Some math problems on the SAT require that you write in your answer.
False
True
7
What are some reasons that students take the ACT or the SAT?
Scholarships
Use scores to meet graduation requirements
College admissions
All of the above
8
How many times can you take the ACT for free if you qualify for free or reduced lunch?
As many times as you need to take it
2, including only test taken in the 11th and 12th grades
3, starting 9th grade
2, starting in 10th grade
9
How many questions are on the ACT math test?
60 questions in 60 minutes
40 questions in 50 minutes
45 questions in 45 minutes
40 questions in 35 minutes
10
When is the ideal time for an average high school student to take the ACT or the SAT?
June of your senior year
As soon as you get into high school
December of your senior year
Spring of 11th grade - so most of algebra 2 is complete
11
How many passages are in the reading section of the ACT?
3
6
5
4
12
When taking practice tests to study for ACT or SAT, what should you do?
Create a quiet, distraction-free environment
After time is up, check explanatory answers in practice book
All of the above
Set a timer for time allowed for that section of the test
13
What is the order of the SAT sections on test day?
Reading, science, math, english
Reading, writing & language, math-no calc., math-calculator
Reading, math, writing
English, math, reading, science
14
What should you bring to the test?
Colored pencils, highlighters, your phone
Number 2 pencils, a calculator, phone
Phone, pencils, a book to read after the test
# 2 pencils, calculator, test ticket, photo ID
15
What SAT score do you need for the Florida Bright Futures Academic Scholar level?
1290
1600
2400
1190
16
The essay on the "redesigned" SAT is optional.
False
True
17
What 3 things are considered to determine eligibility for Florida Bright Futures Scholarships?
ACT or SAT test scores, core GPA, Community Service
Teacher recommendations, ACT or SAT test scores, GPA
ACT or SAT test scores, extracurricular involvement, essay
ACT or SAT test scores, GPA, athletic abilities
18
Why would you choose to take the writing or essay portions of the ACT or SAT?
to bluff your way into a better score
to make your English teacher proud
to meet college admissions requirements
to impress scoring teams
19
How many questions are on the SAT reading section?
30 questions in 30 minutes
35 questions in 40 minutes
60 questions in 60 minutes
52 questions in 65 minutes
20
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
21
What ACT composite score is needed to earn the Medallion level of Florida Bright Futures?
29
24
25
26
22
What are the two best free websites to use to practice for the ACT and SAT?
ACTfordummies.com and khanacademy.org
ACTprofile.org and SATprofile.org
ACTprofile.org and khanacademy.org
ACTprofile.org and youtube.com/sat
23
How many questions are on the ACT science test?
60 questions in 60 minutes
25 questions in 35 minutes
75 questions in 35 minutes
40 questions in 35 minutes
24
The writing section on the SAT is optional.
True
False
25
What is the last ACT or SAT test that can count toward Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility?
December of your 12th grade year
January of your 12th grade year
June of your 12th grade year
May of your 12th grade year
26
The SAT only has multiple choice questions.
true
false
27
Calculate composite score - 25 on English, 27 on math, 26 on reading, 24 on science
27
24
22
26
28
What should you do if you do not know the answer or run out of time?
A & B
Leave it blank
Eliminate known wrong answers and guess
Guess
29
Why would you take several dulled #2 pencils to the ACT or SAT?
Sharp pencils tear your paper
It is your lucky pencil
Dulled pencils bubble faster
Dulled pencils have character
30
How many questions are on the ACT reading test?
75 questions in 45 minutes
60 questions in 60 minutes
45 questions in 45 minutes
40 questions in 35 minutes
31
If you finish a test early, you should...
Go back and try again on questions that confused you
All of the above
Make sure all the circles are carefully colored in
Check your answers
32
On the ACT reading test, which passage has been found the easiest read, with hardest questions.
1st passage - Prose fiction
3rd passage - Humanities
2nd passage - Social Science
4th passage - Natural Science
33
When reading a passage on the ACT or SAT reading sections, you should
read the passage twice, making notes and underlining
don't read the passage, only the questions
read the passage for details
read the passage for main idea, not details
34
How many questions are on the ACT English test?
20 questions in 20 minutes
75 questions in 45 minutes
60 questions in 60 minutes
50 questions in 25 minutes
35
On the ACT reading test, how long should you spend on each passage and set of questions?
5 minutes
A little over 9 minutes
10 minutes
A little over 8 minutes
36
You should take a healthy snack, such as a peanut butter & jelly sandwich, to eat during break
false
true
37
Which areas of science are in the Science section of the SAT?
biology
physics
chemistry
none of the above
38
Why is it important to take practice tests that are timed & environment similar to test day?
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
All of the above
39
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
stay up late watching Netflix
cram for the test until 2 a.m.
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What are the sections of the ACT?
Reading, Writing, Math
English, Math, Reading, Science,
English, Math, Reading, Science, Psychology
English, Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies
