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ACT Test Prep
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Today’s Purpose…
• Encourage test preparation• Share basic strategies and tips• Know what to expect on test day
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What is the ACT?
• 3 hour exam (+ 1/2 hour for writing)• Used for college admissions• Test of problem-solving skills• May be taken 12 times• Average PHS score – 23 • Highest PHS score – 34 of 36
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General Strategies
• Pace yourself• Read directions and questions carefully• Answer easy questions first, use logic for
more difficult ones• Attempt every question. Score is based on
number of questions answered correctly.• Be precise in marking your answer document
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Should I guess?
• Yes!• With “5 minutes remaining”, give it your best
logical guess.
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Night Before the Test…
• Get plenty of rest• Gather the following:– Admission ticket– Photo ID - driver license, school ID, etc.– Watch w/o an alarm– Sharpened #2 pencils, eraser– Appropriate calculator– Snack for break - granola bar, apple, etc.
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Day of the Test
• Dress in layers for room temperature• Eat a healthy breakfast• Test starts promptly at 8 am, arrive by 7:45• Come with a positive attitude• Relax
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EnglishMath
ReadingScience
Writing (optional)
ACT Test Subjects
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English Test45 minutes for 5 passages, 75 questions
Usage/Mechanics• Punctuation• Grammar and Usage• Sentence Structure
Rhetorical Skills• Strategy• Organization• Style
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English Tips
• Be aware of the writing style used in each passage.• Examine the underlined portions carefully.• Note the differences in the answer choices, best one.• Reread the sentence inserting your selected answer.
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Math60 minutes for 60 questions
• Knowledge of basic formulas & computational skills • Problems can be solved without a calculator• Answering half of the questions right will give you a
score of 20
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Math Test Content
• Pre-algebra & elementary algebra – 40%• Intermediate algebra & coordinate geometry –
30% • Plane geometry – 23% • Trigonometry – 7%– Don’t know Trig? Don’t worry.– Use the time on other math problems.
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Reading Test35 minutes for 4 passages, 40 questions
• Measures reading comprehension• Content of passages:– Social Studies – history, geography, psychology– Natural Sciences – astronomy, botany, medicine – Prose Fiction – short stories or novels– Humanities – music, art, language, film
• Start with your favorite. Score in the top 15% of test takers without looking at 4th passage.
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Reading Skills Tested
Questions will ask you to:– Determine main ideas – Locate and interpret significant details– Understand sequences of events– Make comparisons– Comprehend cause-effect relationships– Draw generalizations– Analyze the author’s or narrator’s voice and method– Determine meaning of context-dependent words, phrases,
and statements.
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Science Test35 minutes for 40 questions
• The test assumes you have completed courses in physical science, biology and chemistry
• It contains 7 sets of scientific information. The formats are:– Data representation (graphs, tables, etc.)– Research summaries (descriptions of experiments)– Conflicting viewpoints (views that don’t match)
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Writing Test (optional)30 min. essay
Essay is evaluated on your ability to…
• Express judgment by taking a position• Maintain focus on the topic• Develop a position by using logical reasoning• Organize ideas in a logical way• Use language clearly and effectively
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Writing Tips
• Jot down ideas/reasons that you wish to include in your essay (pros and cons)
• Formulate an opposing argument• Create an outline to determine the order
…..then start your essay
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Finally……
• Keep track of time – work efficiently• Guess intelligently• Review Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geom.• Be careful with the answer grid• Take the practice tests at home
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Practice Tests
• actstudent.org/sampletest/index/html
• wisconsinmentor.org
• TestPrepWI.org
• knowhow2gowisconsin.org
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Additional Practice
• UW-BarabooSaturday, March & November 8:30 - 4:00$59 includes practice materials# 608-355-5220www.baraboo.uwc.edu
• Kampen’s Elite Tutoring # 608-697-6510