ACT Information Night November 26, 2012

Try this practice question

•What is the value of x when 2x + 3 = 3x – 4 ?

A. -7

B. -1/5

C. 7

Answer

•What is the value of x when 2x + 3 = 3x – 4 ?

C. 7

ContentTest Number of

QuestionsTime

English 75 45 minutes

Math 60 60 minutes

Reading 40 35 minutes

Science 40 35 minutes

Writing 1 prompt 30 minutes

Scoring

•Range from 1 (low) to 36 (high)

•Composite is an average of the four tests

•Students have the option to send their scores to four colleges for free.

ACT College Readiness Benchmarks

•The benchmarks are scores on the ACT subject-area tests that represent the level of achievement required for students to have a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a 75% chance of obtaining a C or higher in corresponding credit-bearing first-year college courses. The ACT College Readiness Benchmarks are:

English 18

Math 22

Reading 21

Science 24

What’s a good score?

24

24

21

2926

When and Where?

•Test Date for NC is March 5.

•Testing will occur in the new building within homeroom.

•First event of the day

•Students with Accommodations will test from March 6-19.

Non-Cognitive Portion

•Completed prior to the test

•Demographics

•Interest Inventory

•College Information

•Student Profile

•High School Course/Grade Information

Tips

•Answer the easy questions first, then go back and answer the more difficult ones if you have time remaining on that test.

•On difficult questions, eliminate as many incorrect answers as you can, then make an educated guess among those remaining.

Tips for the Writing Test

•Plan▫Carefully consider the prompt and make sure

you understand the issue—reread it if you aren't sure.

▫Decide what perspective you want to take on the issue.

▫Then jot down your ideas: this might simply be a list of reasons and examples that you will use to explain your point of view on the issue.

▫Write down what you think others might say in opposition to your point of view and think about how you would refute their arguments

Tips for the Writing Test•Explain your point of view in a clear and

logical way.•Stay focused on the topic.•Use specific examples.•Vary the structure of your sentences, and

use varied and precise word choices.•Make logical relationships clear by using

transitional words and phrases.•End with a strong conclusion that

summarizes or reinforces your position.

Guessing?

•Answer every question. Your scores on the multiple-choice tests are based on the number of questions you answer correctly. There is no penalty for guessing.

Prohibited Behaviors•NO CELL PHONES

•Working ahead or working behind

•Not stopping when time is called

•Giving or receiving information

•Using highlight pens, colored pens or pencils, scratch paper, notes, dictionaries, or other aids

Test Prep

•ACT Question of the day

•Practice Tests available online

•Preparing for the ACT

http://www.actstudent.org/testprep/

Test Day Reminders

•Get plenty of rest the night before

•Eat breakfast

•Dress comfortably and in layers

•Be on time

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