Presence & Professionalism
What is the first target area in the instructional quality framework for this module?
Preparation
How long do students have to complete the ACT Reading section?
35 minutes
How many questions are in the ACT Science section?
40 questions
What does the first "S" in the 4 S’s strategy stand for?
Skim
How long should students spend on the first mini-test during training?
8 minutes
What is the most common type of question in the ACT Reading section?
Finding details
What is a key characteristic that MasteryPrep instructors should demonstrate to uphold professionalism?
Communicating with the school’s point of contact at least 48 hours before the event.
What is the first type of passage students will encounter in the ACT Reading section?
Fiction or Literary Non-Fiction
What types of data does the ACT Science section focus on?
Graphs, charts, and infographics.
What is the goal of the "Scan" step in the 4 S’s strategy?
Scan for keywords in the passage.
How should students split their time during each passage on the ACT Reading section?
3 minutes reading, 5 minutes answering questions.
How can you recognize a "details" question on the ACT?
It includes specific line references and keywords.
Which mindset is essential for successful MasteryPrep instructors?
A growth mindset
How many minutes should students spend on each reading passage in the ACT?
8 minutes per passage.
What are the three types of passages in the ACT Science section?
Data representation, research summary, and conflicting viewpoints.
In which part of the passage should you find support for your answer?
In the same paragraph as the keyword.
What is the pacing strategy for the ACT Science section?
Spend 1 minute less than the number of questions on the passage.
What is the best strategy to approach conflicting viewpoints passages in the ACT Science section?
Skim and scan, and save this passage for last.
What is one important aspect of preparation mentioned in the training?
Reviewing mini-tests and boot camp content not covered in the training.
What should students focus on when skimming the ACT Reading passage?
The introduction, conclusion, and the first and last sentence of each paragraph.
Which passage type requires the least reading?
Data representation
What does the final "S" in the 4 S’s strategy stand for?
Scope
How long should students spend on a passage with seven questions in the ACT Science section?
6 minutes
What type of answer choices should you focus on eliminating in the ACT Science section?
Contradictory answers.
What must instructors submit after the event to wrap up?
An event wrap-up form and recording.
What is the recommended pacing technique for reading on the ACT?
Spend 3 minutes skimming the passage and 5 minutes answering questions.
What strategy helps narrow down answer choices in the ACT Science section?
Cross out contradictions.
How do the 4 S’s work together to answer ACT reading questions?
They provide a systematic approach to skimming, scanning for keywords, finding support, and staying within the scope of the question.
When should students start double-checking their answers in the ACT Reading section?
In the last 3 minutes of the section.
What are the two most important parts of a graph to focus on in the ACT Science section?
The x-axis and y-axis labels.