ACT Science Format
Methods
Tips
Scientific Reasoning Rules
Scientific Method
100
What is the total number of passages on the test?
7 Passages
100
When you skim through a passage, you ________?
Underline Numbers, Variables, and Measurements
100
What is your biggest enemy on the exam?
Time
100
What is the First Rule?
Make no Assumptions
100
How many steps are they in the Scientific Method?
4 Steps
200
What is the total number of Questions on the Test?
40 Questions
200
After underlying and highlighting important items, what is the next step to do when glancing at a passage?
Take Note of Key Words on the Side of the Passage
200

True or False: The Science ACT requires memorization of many science subjects.

False! Scientific Reasoning is based on common sense.

200
What is rule number 2?
Change one Variable at a time
200
What is the last step of the method?
Establish a Theory or Results
300
How much time do you have to complete the Science Section?
35 Minutes
300
The third step to do when skimming through passages is to:
Identify the 4 steps of the Scientific Method
300

Between tables and graphs, this is more useful for finding quick trends or answers. 

Tables and graphs both show the trends of variables. Graphs are more visual, making the trends easier to spot.

300
What is rule number 3?
Keep all other variables the same
300
What is the first step?
Observe Natural Phenomena
400
How much time do you have per question?
.875 Minutes/Question
400
Once you have all this information ready, you will be able to find __________.
Trends of Information
400
What is the key to being successful on the Science ACT?

the key to being successful in the test is to look for trends and patterns. You should first work on figures with consistent trends because these have provided the main point of the passage

400
Isaac Newton's 1st and 2nd Rules?
1.admit no more causes of natural things than are both true and sufficient to explain their appearances 2.to the same natural effect, assign the same causes,
400
Define Hypothesis in simple terms
Educated Guess
500
What is the general format of the Science Section?
3 charts and graph passages 3 experiments passages 1 fighting scientist passage
500
One very important step to compare and contrast information is to ______________.
Identify independent and dependent variables.
500
When should you take a nap during the exam?
Never
500
Isaac Newton 3rd and 4th Rule?
3.qualities of bodies, which are found to belong to all bodies within experiments, are to be esteemed universal 4.propositions collected from observation of phenomena should be viewed as accurate or very nearly true until contradicted by other phenomena
500
Name the 4 steps of the Method in Order
1. Observe natural phenomena 2. Formulate a Hypothesis 3. Experimentation 4. Establish Theory/Results
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