Studying for the ACT’s can be a bit of a drag, especially if you have homework on top of it. When you get free time you don’t want to study for those test, you want to enjoy it but you know in order to get a good score you must prepare. I recently took a class, called ZAP, which taught you how to attack the questions on the ACT. I learned a lot of helpful information from that class so I am going to share some of it to you. There are four different sections on the test, reading, grammar, math and science but right now I am going to focus on the science portion.
The science portion of the test is only 35 minutes long with three charts and graphs, three experiments and one reading comprehension or conflicting viewpoints. In each of those passages there are five to seven questions that need to be completed.
Tip # 1: In order to make the most of your time you should do the charts and graph questions first, then experiments and last the reading section.
Tip #2: Spend about 60 to 90 seconds on the information before you answer the questions. If you read all of the information that is given you will easily run out of time before completing all the questions
Tip #4: Don’t ignore the written information that is present in the passage. Read the titles of the graphs and the labels on the x and y coordinates.
Tip #5: Use the helpful reading tips on the reading comprehension passage in the science portion. Those tips will help you complete the passage quicker without wasting valuable time. Make sure though, that you pay attention to detail and underline.
Tip #6: Every question has only one correct answer. If the two choices appear to be equal then they probably are both incorrect.
Tip #7: Be aware of the time when you are taking the test. When there are only about five minutes left, take a chance and zap answers that are irrelevant and then guess on the remaining. It’s better to fill in a letter than leave it blank!
Tip #8: Many of the questions contain a negative remark such as contradicts, not, would weaken and least. These questions can be tricky but by handling them carefully, you are able to get through them. Circle the negative in the question to make sure that you don’t forget about it. Then make a mark by each answer like yes or no, these simple notes will reduce the amount of confusion and can save you important points on the test.
Tip #9: Keep moving throughout the test. If you don’t work at an upbeat pace you will not be able to finish the test on time. Although you should study the passage carefully do not linger on any of the questions. If you really focus on every choice you will not complete the test.
Tip #10: Study the format of the test in advance. It is important to study the types of passages so when you are taking the test you are able to identify them. When you take the ACT test their will be different topics but the format and types are the same. The more familiar you are the quicker you can move through the test.
I hope that these tips on the science test will do you good when attacking it at the ACTs.
(Tips provided by
"ZAPS Learning Company - Test Preparation Workshops." ZAPS Learning Company. Web. 17 Apr. 2012. http://www.zaps.com/.)
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