ACT Test-taking Strategies

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Unanswered questions do not count against you.

Back

FALSE

Answer explanation

It's important to answer as many items as possible on the ACT!

Front

"Make no change" is the most common answer in the ___ section, comprising around 20% of correct answers.

Back

English

Answer explanation

"Make no change" is the correct answer 20% of the time in the English section. You should substitute this answer for your "guess letter" in this section of the test.

Front

You should guess on items that are too difficult and focus your time on questions that you can figure out.

Back

TRUE

Answer explanation

Don't waste time on items that you don't understand or can't figure out. Use your "guess letter!"

Front

The Science section of the ACT tests your ability to...

Back

understand what the question is asking and find the answer in the passage.

Answer explanation

All questions refer to a passage, graphs, tables, and illustrations. Read the question and the text carefully.

Front

Most people have plenty of time to finish each section of the ACT.

Back

FALSE

Answer explanation

The ACT is designed so that most people run out of time. This is why it is important to take a minute to answer unfinished items using your "guess letter" before time runs out.

Front

The FIRST thing you should do if you don't automatically know the answer is...

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Eliminate obviously incorrect answers

Answer explanation

You can usually eliminate at least 1 of the answers.

Front

Once you finish a section of the test...

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You can NOT go back to that section and check over your answers.

Front

Do you feel more prepared for the ACT than before?

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Yes or No

Front

Which part of the session was most useful for you? Options: The overview of the four test sections, Test-taking strategies, Stress-relief strategies.

Back

The most useful part of the session.

Front

The ____ tool allows you to go back to questions you want to review.

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