ACT Science Section: Conflicting Viewpoints Passage

What is the main challenge students face with the Conflicting Viewpoints Passage?

• Lack of scientific knowledge

• Too many calculations

• Excessive reading and complex questions

• Limited time for completion

What should students focus on when reading each perspective?

• The first and last sentences

• The thesis statement

• The conclusion

• Every scientific term

What is a key strategy for identifying the thesis in each perspective?

• Read the last sentence of each perspective

• Look for highlighted words

• Focus on the first sentence of each perspective

• Read the entire passage thoroughly

Why is it important to mark similarities and differences between perspectives?

• To understand scientific terms

• To easily answer questions about them

• To memorize the content

• To improve reading speed

What is the benefit of using symbols to mark points in the passage?

• To easily match corresponding points between perspectives

• To practice drawing skills

• To make the passage look colorful

• To confuse other test-takers

Which reading strategy is recommended for slower readers?

• Reading the questions first

• Skipping the passage

• Reading one perspective at a time

• Reading all perspectives at once

Which reading strategy might suit someone who enjoys science and reads quickly?

• Reading the questions first

• Reading all perspectives at once

• Skipping the passage

• Reading one perspective at a time

What is a common mistake students make when answering questions on this passage?

• Ignoring the thesis statement

• Focusing too much on scientific terms

• Not reading the passage at all

• Choosing answers from a different perspective

What should you do if you are running out of time on the passage?

• Read all perspectives quickly

• Focus on the perspective with the most questions

• Guess the answers

• Skip the passage entirely

What should you do if a question refers to 'according to the passage'?

• Check the last perspective

• Guess the answer

• Review the conclusion

• Look in the introductory information