ACT Test Strategies and Tips

The video provides six essential test day tips for students preparing for the ACT. It emphasizes the importance of wearing a watch, knowing your pacing, keeping the test moving, bubbling in one page at a time, never leaving an answer blank, and understanding the fifth experimental section. The video concludes with additional resources for further study and preparation.

Why is it recommended to wear a watch during the ACT?

• To use it as a calculator

• To impress the proctor

• To keep track of time independently

• To look stylish

What type of watch is not allowed during the ACT?

• Analog watch

• Digital watch

• Smart watch

• Mechanical watch

How should you set your watch at the start of each section?

• To noon

• To midnight

• To the current time

• To the end time of the section

What is one of the biggest challenges students face during the ACT?

• Understanding the questions

• Proper pacing and time management

• Finding the test center

• Bringing the right materials

What should you do if you get stuck on a question for more than 20-30 seconds?

• Ask the proctor for help

• Circle the number, guess, and move on

• Skip it and come back later

• Keep trying until you solve it

Why is it recommended to bubble in one page at a time?

• To save time and avoid mistakes

• To avoid losing your place

• To make the test look neat

• To impress the proctor

What should you do if you are running out of time and have many questions left to bubble in?

• Bubble in only the ones you know

• Bubble in random answers quickly

• Leave them blank

• Ask for extra time

What is the penalty for guessing on the ACT?

• Disqualification

• A large deduction in score

• No penalty

• A small deduction in score

What is the purpose of the fifth section on the ACT?

• To provide extra credit

• To test experimental questions

• To serve as a tie-breaker

• To test additional skills

How should you approach the fifth section of the ACT?

• Try your best as it affects your score

• Ignore it completely

• Answer randomly if you want

• Ask the proctor for guidance