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

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 are the sections of the ACT?

English, Math, Reading, Science,

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

Eliminate known wrong answers and guess

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

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

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1
On the ACT reading test, how long should you spend on each passage and set of questions?
A little over 9 minutes
A little over 8 minutes
5 minutes
10 minutes
2
How many questions are on the ACT Reading test?
75 questions in 45 minutes
60 questions in 60 minutes
40 questions in 35 minutes
45 questions in 45 minutes
3
What is the highest composite score you can get on the ACT?
26
36
29
32
4
The morning of the ACT or SAT, what should you do?
Eat a really big breakfast, even if you normally eat lightly
Skip breakfast because you have a nervous stomach
Follow your normal morning breakfast routine
Take breakfast and coffee with you and munch during the test
5
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
To build endurance for sitting through a 3.5 hour long test
All of the above
6
What should you bring to the test?
Number 2 pencils, a calculator, phone
# 2 pencils, calculator, test ticket, photo ID
Colored pencils, highlighters, your phone
Phone, pencils, a book to read after the test
7
When taking practice tests to study for ACT or SAT, what should you do?
Create a quiet, distraction-free environment
All of the above
After time is up, check explanatory answers in practice book
Set a timer for time allowed for that section of the test
8
How many passages are in the reading section of the ACT?
5
3
6
4
9
When is the ideal time for an average high school student to take the ACT or the SAT?
June of your senior year
Spring of 11th grade - so most of algebra 2 is complete
As soon as you get into high school
December of your senior year
10
Calculate composite score - 25 on English, 27 on math, 26 on reading, 24 on science
22
26
24
27
11
When reading a passage on the ACT or SAT reading sections, you should
read the passage for details
read the passage for main idea, not details
don't read the passage, only the questions
read the passage twice, making notes and underlining
12
What are some reasons that students take the ACT or the SAT?
College admissions
Scholarships
Use scores to meet graduation requirements
All of the above
13
What are the sections of the ACT?
English, Math, Reading, Science,
Reading, Writing, Math
English, Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies
English, Math, Reading, Science, Psychology
14
If you finish a test early, you should...
Make sure all the circles are carefully colored in
Check your answers
All of the above
Go back and try again on questions that confused you
15
How many questions are on the SAT reading section?
60 questions in 60 minutes
52 questions in 65 minutes
35 questions in 40 minutes
30 questions in 30 minutes
16
What should you do if you do not know the answer or run out of time?
Eliminate known wrong answers and guess
Leave it blank
Call Mr. Owens
Pick "C"
17
The writing section on the ACT is optional.
False
True
18
The essay on the SAT is optional.
False
True
19
What are the two best free websites to use to practice for the ACT and SAT?
ACTprofile.org and youtube.com/sat
ACTfordummies.com and khanacademy.org
ACT.org and khanacademy.org
ACTprofile.org and SATprofile.org
20
How many questions are on the ACT English test?
50 questions in 25 minutes
20 questions in 20 minutes
75 questions in 45 minutes
60 questions in 60 minutes
21
What is the order of the SAT sections on test day?
Reading, math, writing
Reading, science, math, english
Reading, writing & language, math-no calc., math-calculator
English, math, reading, science

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