ACT Science Test Strategies and Concepts

ACT Science Test Strategies and Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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This video provides an overview of the ACT Science Test, emphasizing that it focuses more on critical thinking than scientific knowledge. It explains the test structure, including the types of passages and questions. The video offers strategies for preparation, such as practicing with ACT-specific materials and familiarizing oneself with scientific data representation. It also addresses concerns about the test's difficulty, reassuring students that the test is predictable and that the perceived increase in difficulty is often due to test-taking pressure.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total time allotted for the ACT Science Test?

45 minutes

40 minutes

30 minutes

35 minutes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many passages are included in the ACT Science Test?

Eight

Seven

Six

Five

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary skill tested in the ACT Science Test?

Memorizing scientific facts

Writing scientific reports

Critical thinking

Mathematical calculations

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a type of passage on the ACT Science Test?

Data Representation

Research Summaries

Historical Analysis

Conflicting Viewpoints

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key strategy for managing time during the ACT Science Test?

Reading each passage thoroughly

Skipping difficult questions

Writing detailed notes

Discussing with peers

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is recommended for students to become familiar with scientific data representation?

Watching documentaries

Reading novels

Attending science fairs

Practicing with scientific journals

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where can students find free academic scientific journals for practice?

Wikipedia

Science Daily

Public Library of Science

National Geographic

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