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ACT Test-taking Strategies

Authored by Amanda Venturella

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11th Grade

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ACT Test-taking Strategies
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Unanswered questions do not count against you.

TRUE

FALSE

Answer explanation

It's important to answer as many items as possible on the ACT!

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

"Make no change" is the most common answer in the ___ section, comprising around 20% of correct answers.

English

Math

Reading

Science

Answer explanation

"Make no change" is the correct answer 20% of the time in the English section. You should substitute this answer for your "guess letter" in this section of the test.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

You should guess on items that are too difficult and focus your time on questions that you can figure out.

TRUE

FALSE

Answer explanation

Don't waste time on items that you don't understand or can't figure out. Use your "guess letter!"

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Science section of the ACT tests your ability to...

remember facts you have memorized in your science courses.

define a variety of science vocabulary.

write an essay about a science topic.

understand what the question is asking and find the answer in the passage.

Answer explanation

All questions refer to a passage, graphs, tables, and illustrations. Read the question and the text carefully.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Most people have plenty of time to finish each section of the ACT.

TRUE

FALSE

Answer explanation

The ACT is designed so that most people run out of time. This is why it is important to take a minute to answer unfinished items using your "guess letter" before time runs out.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The FIRST thing you should do if you don't automatically know the answer is...

Guess, using your "guess letter."

Skip it and move on.

Eliminate obviously incorrect answers

FREAK.

OUT.

Answer explanation

You can usually eliminate at least 1 of the answers.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Once you finish a section of the test...

You can go back to that section later and check over your answers.

You can NOT go back to that section and check over your answers.

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