ACT Science Tips: Quickly Pick Up Points

The ACT Science Test is primarily designed to assess a student's:

• Pre-existing scientific knowledge

• Scientific reasoning skills

• Ability to memorize scientific facts

• Practical laboratory skills

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

According to the video, what is emphasized as the key difference between the ACT Science Test and the Reading Test?

• The number of paragraphs

• The length of the passages

• The presence of figures, tables, graphs, and diagrams

• The time limit for each section

According to the video, where are the answers to the ACT Science Test most often found?

• The introductory parts of the passages

• The conclusion sections of the experiments

• The figures themselves (tables, graphs, diagrams)

• The experimental procedures explained in the text

As stated in the video, what characterizes the easiest questions that should be 'attacked first' on the ACT Science Test?

• Answer choices with long, complex figures and abstract concepts

• Figures with small, clear, and easy-to-spot trends, or answer choices containing words like 'increase/decrease'

• Passages requiring extensive prior scientific knowledge

• Questions involving multiple conflicting theories

When first encountering an ACT Science passage, what does the video suggest is the best thing you can do for yourself?

• Immediately start reading the introduction

• Quickly skim through all the questions before looking at the passage

• Go directly to the figure and analyze it

• Try to recall related prior scientific knowledge immediately

When analyzing a graph, what key things does the video recommend you focus on?

• Font size and color scheme

• Units of measurement, variables, and trends (e.g., increasing/decreasing)

• Author's name and publication date

• The number of lines and points in the graph

In the example graph discussed in the video about temperature and solubility, what trend was observed?

• As temperature increased, solubility decreased

• As temperature decreased, solubility increased

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

According to the video, why do scientists use charts or graphs in lab reports?

• To hide complex data from readers

• To make it easier to see data and results side by side instead of buried in text

• To show off advanced graphic design skills

• To make the report longer and more formal

How much prior scientific knowledge is typically required for the ACT Science Test?

• A large amount of prior knowledge is crucial

• Only knowledge of advanced scientific theories is tested

• Little prior knowledge is needed; most answers are found within the test itself

• The test mainly assesses knowledge of historical scientific discoveries

After selecting a passage and focusing on the figures, what is the next recommended step to answer questions, according to the video?

• Read the entire passage text from beginning to end before looking at the questions

• Use your personal order of difficulty to answer the easier questions first and apply the Process of Elimination (POE)

• Save time by immediately guessing answers

• Try to solve the hardest questions first to get them out of the way