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THE ACT

PSAE Dates: Spring 2007 Wednesday, April 23rd ACT Tests potential success in college Thursday, April 24th Work Keys Tests potential success in the work field

THE ACT Normal exams test mostly your memory the ACT tests problem-solving skills and memory thus, this test is highly vulnerable to test-smart strategies and techniques the KEY to succeed is to think strategically and creatively

3 PRINCIPLES If you follow these 3 key principles, you will be in full command of your ACT test taking experience 1. Learn the test format 2. Learn test strategies 3. Learn the concepts tested

STRATEGIES Basics 3 ½ hour test Taken by Juniors and Seniors for college admissions The ACT is NOT an IQ test it is a test of problem-solving skills

STRATEGIES It consists of 5 subject areas English Math Reading Science Reasoning Writing All tests are designed to test skills, NOT previous knowledge May I be excused? My brain is full.

THE TEST 3 hours long (2 hours and 55 minutes) includes a short break (between the 2nd & 3rd subtests) 215 scored questions 4 subject tests English (75 questions) Math (60 questions) Reading (40 questions) Science Reasoning (40 questions) Writing (1 persuasive prompt)

SCORING ACT scores range from 1-36 Average score range: 17-23 This test only counts CORRECT ANSWERS If you only get 53% of the test questions correct, you can still receive a composite score of 20 If you only get 63% of the questions correct, you will still have a score of 23 if you only get 75% correct, you will receive a 26

SHOULD YOU GUESS? YES! No penalty for wrong answers Harder questions are worth the same as easier questions Don’t waste time agonizing over one question--Guess and move on! You can come back to questions if you have time left