Overview
How many sections of the ACT are REQUIRED?
4 English, Math, Reading and Science
Writing is optional
How many questions does the English test have?
75
How are the answer choices on the Math test?
Smallest to Largest
4
How many passages are on the Science Test?
6-7 passages
What is the highest score you can get on the ACT Composite score?
36
Commas Strategy
When in doubt, commas out!
How many questions and how long is the Math Test?
60 questions
60 minutes
How long for each passage in the Reading test?
8 minutes
1 minute less than the number of questions
What are three reasons to get a higher ACT score?
1. More Scholarships $$$
2. Overcome Obstacles (prove people wrong)
3. Get into college
4. Improve skills
8 minutes
What is the pacing technique for the Math test that allows you to take your time on the problems you can do and mark and move on the ones your don't know?
Cherry picking
How many minutes to answer the questions?
5 minutes
On a data representation, what is mainly presented?
Graphs, Charts
What is it called when you mark an answer you are unsure about and move on to the next question, if time allows go back and spend more time on the ones you mark?
Mark and Move (M&M)
How do we treat semicolons?
Like periods. Two complete sentences on each side.
Like equations EXCEPT when dividing by a negative
What does scope mean on the 4 "S" strategies?
To look at the specific part
For example, Lines 19-25.
How long do you spend on the Research summary type passage?
5 - 6 minutes
What are the 5 "P"s?
1. Prepared
2. Present
3. Persistent
4. Positive
5. Patient
What is the purpose of the colons?
Examples, list, and further information
In the blitz pacing method, how long will you pace yourself on the LAST 20 questions?
30 minutes
What should you focus on when skimming the Reading passages?
The introduction, conclusion, and first and last sentences of the paragraphs.
How do you handle the conflicting viewpoints?
Like the reading passages
Use the 4 "S" strategies