ACT Science Practice

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What is the benchmark score for the ACT Science Test?

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23

Front

How many data representation passages are typically included in the Science portion of the ACT?

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2-3

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Which passage type should be answered first on the Science ACT?

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Data Representation

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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What strategy is NOT recommended for the Science section of the ACT?

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Ignoring the data charts and graphs

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What does the dashed line in a graph typically represent?

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Sound in air

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Front

What are the three main types of passages in the ACT Science section?

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Data Representation, Research Summaries, and Conflicting Viewpoints

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What is the purpose of data representation passages in the ACT Science section?

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To assess the ability to interpret and analyze data from charts, graphs, and tables.

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What is a common strategy for managing time during the ACT Science section?

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Answer the easier questions first and return to more difficult ones later.

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What type of reasoning is often required to answer questions in the ACT Science section?

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Scientific reasoning and critical thinking.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-1

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

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What is the significance of understanding experimental design in the ACT Science section?

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It helps in evaluating the validity of experiments and interpreting results.

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NGSS.HS-PS1-3

NGSS.HS-PS2-5