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ACT Science Format
Methods
Tips
Tips Pt. 2
Tips Pt. 3
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What is the total number of passages on the test?

6 Passages

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When you skim through a passage, you ________?
Underline Numbers, Variables, and Measurements
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What is your biggest enemy on the exam?
Time
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How is the level of difficulty arranged on the ACT?

It resets from passage to passage

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What type of answers are given for Reading, English and Science?

The BEST answer. Math is the only section that gives CORRECT answer.

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What is the total number of Questions on the Test?
40 Questions
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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
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Do the questions on the ACT have any relevance to each other?

Certain questions have the same difficulty level. For example questions #1 and #8.

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Is their a main focus on the questions for each passage?

Focus on the first 4 questions on each section and try to nail them. 

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What should you do if you see a passage that contains topics you have not learned before.

Don't panic. Science test for skills. Most questions can be answered for information provided.

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How much time do you have to complete the Science Section?
35 Minutes
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The third step to do when skimming through passages is to:
Identify the 4 steps of the Scientific Method
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What's unique about tables and graphs?

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

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Out of the 3 sections on the ACT, which section shows increasing difficulty and tougher concepts of reading to understand in order to get the question right?

Conflicting Viewpoints

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Out of the 3 passages, which do you tackle first?

Data Analysis or Representation

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How much time do you have per question?
.875 Minutes/Question
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Once you have all this information ready, you will be able to find __________.
Trends of Information
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How do you become successful on the ACT science section when dealing with tables and graphs?

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

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Where can you find difficulty level in the questions for each passage?

Questions at the end of each passage are more difficult.

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Define Hypothesis in simple terms

Educated Guess. Question you do not know, skip and come back to. Provide an educated guess after you've applied skills learned.

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What is the general format of the Science Section?

2 charts and graph passages 3 experiments passages 1 fighting scientist passage

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One very important step to compare and contrast information is to ______________.
Identify independent and dependent variables.
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When should you take a nap during the exam?
Never
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When time is a factor and you have not completed your testing section, what is suggested?

Choose a answer choice and bubble all the way down when 5 minutes remaining is left on the test.

500

Where can I write in my ACT booklet?

ALL OVER YOUR BOOKLET! This helps you work through problems!