Science Data
Reading Skills
Test Strategies
ACT Myth or Fact
ACT SOS!
100
Data that describe categories or qualities, such as eye color or favorite subject, are called what?
Qualitative Data
100
The (Blank) is the central point of the passage.
Main Idea
100
True or False: If a question is difficult on the ACT, you should work on it until you figure out the answer.
False. Move on and come back if you have time.
100
You lose points on the ACT for guessing.
Myth — There is no penalty for guessing.
100
You come across a question and immediately know the answer. What do you do?
Answer it and keep moving so you can save time for more difficult questions.
200
Data that can be counted or measured using numbers are called what?
Quantitative Data
200
A reasonable conclusion based on clues and evidence in the text is called what?
Inference
200
What does pacing mean during a test?
Making intentional decisions about how you use your time
200
If you finish a section early, you should just sit quietly until time is called.
Myth — Use remaining time to review your work or return to difficult questions.
200
You have been staring at one difficult question for a long time and still don't know the answer. What should you do?
Make your best attempt, move on, and come back if time remains.
300
A characteristic or value that can change in a data set is called what?
A Variable
300
True or False:The author's attitude toward a subject is called tone.
True
300
Stress can negatively affect these three things: focus, confidence, and what?
Decision making/Performace
300
Every ACT question deserves the same amount of your time.
Myth — Some questions are quick, while others take longer.
300
You don't know the answer, but you can eliminate two answer choices.
What should you do?
Use the remaining choices to make your best guess instead of leaving the question unanswered.
400
This type of graph is called what?
Line graph
400
Main idea answers the question WHAT is the author saying? Author's purpose answers the question (Blank)
Why?
400
What is the strategy of removing answer choices that you know are wrong so you can narrow your options called?
Process of elimination
400
If two answer choices seem possible, you should choose the one that sounds the smartest.
Myth — You should use the information provided and choose the answer that is actually supported.
400
You finish the section and still have a few minutes left.
What should you do?
Review your answers and go back to questions you were unsure about.
500
What is general pattern or direction shown in data called?
A trend
500
A school gave students five minutes at lunch to sit wherever they wanted. Students began sitting with people they normally did not see and using the time differently. The school kept the change because the experiment showed that a small amount of freedom could change how students experienced a familiar routine.
What is the main idea?
A small amount of freedom within a routine can change how people experience that routine.
500
(Blank) strategy means answering what you know quickly first, then returning to tougher questions if time remains.
Two-Pass
500
If a question is difficult, you should move on and come back to it if time remains.
Fact
500
A section feels very difficult, and you start to panic. You notice you're spending more time worrying than answering questions.
What should you do?
Stay calm, refocus, use your strategies, and keep moving through the questions.