The Basics
Why should you take the ACT? What is it used for?
To get into colleges and to qualify for scholarships
How many minutes and how many questions are on the English test?
45 Minutes & 75 Questions
How many minutes and how many questions are on the Math test?
60 minutes & 60 questions
How many minutes and how many questions are on the Reading test?
35 Minutes & 40 Questions
How many minutes and how many questions are on the Science test?
35 Minutes & 40 Questions
What is the highest score you can get on the ACT?
36
The "C" that reminds you to read the lines around the underlined word
Context
What are the easiest questions on the math section?
Questions 1-30.
What is the suggested order you should approach the passages in?
1 -> 3 -> 2 -> 4
What type of science passage should you do first?
Data Representation - passages have 5 questions each
What is the ACT an actual measure of?
Your ability to think strategically as a test taker
A C________ sentences has a subject & a verb and expresses a thought.
Complete
What is the formula for the area of a circle?
See board
Should you read the passage or the questions first?
There are 3 Research Summary Passages. How many questions do these have?
6 each
What is a superscore?
The average of the highest score you ever make on each section of the ACT
Lists, punctuation, tense, and style must be c__________.
Consistent
When you don't know a number, what variable should you use to represent it?
X
If the question tells you to look at line 15-16, what lines should YOU read?
14-17
Similarities & Differences
What 4 things should you bring with you when you take the ACT?
The best answer, free of any errors, will be the most c_______.
Concise
What is the Pythagorean Theorem?
a2 + b2 = c2
Name 3 of the 4 passage types on the reading section?
What is usually the hardest type of science passage?
Conflicting/Alternate Viewpoints