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Study Tips
Test Taking Tips
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This is a nickname for Houston (multiple answers accepted).

What is "Space City," "Bayou City," or "H-town."

100
There are four sections to the SAT. Critical reading, writing, math and this.
What is the experimental section?
100
You should set your test date at least this many weeks into the future.
What is 6-8 weeks?
100
You should do this first when you are taking the test. This is something simple to do.
What is answering the "easy" questions?
200
The penalty for each incorrect answer.
What is no penalty?
200
The SAT has this type of question on the math test that the ACT doesn't.
What is grid-in?
200
You should read and understand these before test day.
What are test directions?
200
If you do this once, you will improve your probability of guessing correctly from 20% to 25%.
What is eliminate a bad answer choice?
300
The number of answer choices there are for each question.
What is five?
300
A third reader is called in to read an essay when this happens.
What happens when the readers' scores differ more than 1 point?
300
Avoid this. Fill your mind with statements like, "I will do my best."
What is negative self-talk?
300
This test-taking method involves substituting the actual answers into the equation or problem.
What is "back-solving?"
400
This is one topic on the math portion of the ACT that is not addressed on the SAT.
What is trig?
400
The penalty for an incorrect answer on a multiple choice question.
What is 1/4 point?
400
This should be realistic.
What is your study schedule?
400
No one will actually look at your answer booklet. So, you should do this, even if you are not Rembrandt.
What is drawing pictures?
500
Average each score to arrive at this.
What is your composite score?
500
Experts say this range is a good reflection of your "true ability."
What is plus/minus 30 to 40 points of your actual score?
500
You could do this with your Study Group. This would require some preparation from all group members. You would need to bring a key with you as well.
What is write and take each other's "mini-tests?"
500
Except, always, never, sometimes.
What are key words?