ACT Science Passage Types

What is the benchmark for the ACT Science Test?

• 22
• 23
• 24
• 21

Which of the statements below are true about the Science portion of the ACT? Mark all that apply.

• Has 6 passages

• 35 minutes long

• An open book reading test in disguise

• You don't need to know a lot of science, but need to be able to pull answers from passages.

• 50 multiple choice questions

What are the three types of passages in the Science portion of the ACT?

• Conflicting Viewpoints

• Research Summary

• Histological Timelines

• Data Representation

What is true about the Data Representation passages?

• Most of the answers are in the passage.

• Its focus is on graphs, charts, and tables.

• You need to read the passage in detail to answer these questions.

• It is the hardest section.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is true about the Research Summary passages?

• It focuses on 10 different experiments you must analyze.

• You must be able to identify the purpose, method, results, and similarities/differences of the experiments.

• Focus on the graphs, but skim the passage to answer the questions.

• This is the easiest passage, and you should complete it first.

What is true about the Conflicting Viewpoints passages?

• It typically has no or small diagrams.

• It is similar to the paired passages in the reading test.

• You should focus on the passage and ignore the graphs.

• It takes the longest time to complete, so you should do this passage first.

When attempting a Science passage, it is best to:

• Go straight to the questions

• Read the entire passage

• Skim the Passage

If I am stuck between two answer choices on the Science section, I should:

• Pick the most reasonable answer

• Pick the answer that has the most complex words/data

On the science section, I should spend:

• 5 minutes per passage

• 6 minutes per passage

• 7 minutes per passage

• 8 minutes per passage

How many data representation passages can you expect to see on the Science portion of the ACT?

• 2-3

• 1

• 4

• 6

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-1