What does a student do if he/she wishes to take the ACT?
Must register and show up on the assigned testing date.
100
How long is the English Test?
(Time)
45 minutes
100
How long is the Reading Test? (Time)
35 minutes.
100
How long is the Writing Test? (Time)
40 minutes
100
What should you do the night before the test?
get plenty of rest, prepare, answers may vary.
200
What can a student do to prepare for the ACT?
Take practice tests! Study the areas that will be tested.
200
How many questions are on the English Test?
75
200
How many questions are on the Reading Test?
40
200
How many scores will you receive for the Writing Test?
5
200
How many times should you take a practice assessment?
As many as you need to feel comfortable!
300
How many times is a student allowed to take the ACT?
Up to 12 times.
300
Name 5 areas you should study.
Answers may vary. Mrs. McNabb gave a list.
300
Name 5 areas you should study.
Answers may vary. Mrs. McNabb gave a list.
300
Explain the prompt. What will it look like/do?
It will describe an issue and 3 perspectives.
300
True or False:
If you are late to the testing site, you will be placed in a separate room for those students who are "tardy" and you will have to wait for others who are tardy. The test will begin at the top of every hour for those who are late.
False false false!
400
How many parts are there on the ACT? For 100 extra points, name them!
5-English, Math, Reading, Science Reasoning, and Writing (Essay).
400
Three areas will be measured-Conventions of Standard English, Production of Writing, and Knowledge of Language. Which section is emphasized the most in the test? (Highest percentage of questions)
Conventions of Standard English (51-56%)
400
Three areas will be measured-key ideas and details, craft and structure, and integration of knowledge and ideas. Which section is emphasized the most in the test? (Highest percentage of questions)
Key Ideas and Details (55-60%)
400
What does the writing test measure?
Your ability to write!
400
How should you go about planning your time during each test?
Take the number of questions (passages) and divide your time so that you have a certain amount of time to spend on each questions/reading each passage for the Reading Test.
500
What is the ACT?
An exam that measures knowledge, understanding, and skills acquired throughout high school.
500
Name two strategies you can use to prepare for the English Test.
Time Yourself
Examine underlined portions
Be aware of no underlined portions
Compare answer choices
Double Check (insert answers)
500
Name two strategies you can use to prepare for the Reading Test.
Time Yourself
Read Carefully/Thoroughly
Annotate
Refer to the passage when answering questions
500
What are 4 strategies to keep in mind when writing?
watch your time
prewrite
write
review
500
What should you do with your cell phone during the test?
Bonus 100 points: What happens if your cell phone goes off during the test?
Leave it at home or in the car.
Bonus: You can be dismissed from the testing site!