ACT prep 1

7. What are the “College Readiness Benchmark Scores” for each section of the ACT?

18 – English, 22 – Math, 22 – Reading, 23 – Science

9. List the six recommendations for Mental Preparation for the ACT.

Identify Strengths and Areas for Improvement
Take the First Practice Test
Identify Subject Areas of Review
Plan your Practice and Study Time
Develop a Positive Mental Attitude
Keep the Test in Perspective

14. Describe the three methods for reviewing practice test answers.

Semi-Structured Stare and Ponder: try to figure out the purpose of the question and how to identify the correct answer
Shortcut Search: try to figure out the fastest way to come to the correct answer
Practice and a Postie: try to understand why the question is written the way it is written and what is being tested

15. Give 3 examples of questions you should ask yourself about your practice test after you have scored it.

Did you run out of time before you completed a test?
Did you spend too much time trying to understand directions to the test?
Did you rush through the test and make mistakes?
Did a particular type of questions confuse you?

17. What are the three Math Subject Areas on the ACT?

Basic Math
Basic Math in Settings
Very Challenging Math Problems

18. What are the four types of Reading Passages on the ACT?

Literary Narrative
Social Science
Humanities
Natural Science

19. What are the four science Subject Areas on the ACT?

Biology
Chemistry
Earth and Space Science
Physics

20. What are the three types of Science Passages on the ACT?

Data Representation
Research Summary
Conflicting Viewpoints