English Test
How many questions are on the English portion of the ACT?
50 questions
How many questions are on the Math portion of the ACT?
45 questions
How many questions are on the Reading portion of the ACT?
36 questions
Which section of the test is now optional to take?
Science Section
Why does writing on the test help?
It keeps you focused and helps narrow down options
How much time do you have to complete the English section of the ACT?
35 minutes
How much time do you have to complete the Math portion of the ACT?
How much time do you have to complete the Reading portion of the ACT?
40 minutes
What is a composite score vs a super score?
Composite=overall average of all tests
Super Score=average of best test score for each subject (multiple tests)
When should you get good sleep before the test?
2 nights in advance
Why is important NOT to read the entire passage but instead read the underlined portions?
There is not enough time to read everything; focus on what the question is asking (underlined portion)
What is NOT a required step to do when completing the Math section?
Showing your work/doing every step in the calculator
What is the best way to read the Reading passages?
Skim and annotate (circle, underline, etc. )
How much does the ACT cost to take?
$68-three tests
$72-four tests
How many times is the ACT offered in the year?
Five
What is ONE type of English question that will be on the test?
Writing Strategy, Organization, Style, Punctuation, Grammar, Sentence Structure
How does the Math section organize the questions? (ie: group by topic, group by difficulty, at random, etc.)
Easiest to hardest
What TWO types of passages are in the Reading portion?
Literary Narrative and Informational (humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences)
What is a perfect score for the ACT?
36
Approved calculator, #2 pencils, ID, test ticket
What is always an answer choice for the English portion?
NO CHANGE
What TYPES of Math questions are on the ACT? Tell 2 types.
Number and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, and Statistics/Probability
What are the TWO types of questions given for the Reading portion?
Reasoning (analysis) and Referring (explicitly stated)
Why is the ACT beneficial even if you don't plan to go to college?
plans change, ACT score can replace a different score needed for tech/trade school, might not qualify for military (good back up)
How many times should you take a full practice test before taking the actual ACT?
3-5 (builds endurance, identifies weak spots, and tracks progress)