General ACT Tips

General ACT Tips

Date all KY high school juniors will take ACT:

Tuesday,March

15

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Bring these items with you to the test:PencilCalculator with new batteries

Will be provided if you don’t have one Pre-program formulas, etc. prior to test

Watch for keeping timePhoto IDSnack

But you cannot eat it until break!

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Tips:Dress in layersWear comfortable clothesIf you are supposed to wear glasses, don’t forget to bring them

Get plenty of restBe prepared to “give up” all electronic devices

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Tips:Leave early for school. If you are late, you cannot take the test!

Eat a good breakfast Breakfast will be provided for all students taking the test BUT don’t eat something your body is not used to eating!

(You don’t want “stomach issues” in the middle of the test!)

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Taking the test:The test is always in this order:

English Math Reading Science

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Taking the test:

Pay attention to the answer grid

Grid in groups for better time efficiency Recommended: one page at a time

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Taking the test:

Answer grid is as follows:Odd questions: abcdeEven questions: fghjk

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Taking the test:Be sure your marks are heavy and darkErase any stray lines on your answer sheetWhen time is called…STOP!!!!!

If you do not, your score could be voided

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Timing the test:It is recommended that you bring a watch

Set your watch for 12:00 at the beginning of each section in order to better track your time

Sorry, but you CANNOT use the watch on your cell phone!

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Timing the test:Do NOT read directions the day of the test!

(Review directions now)

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Timing the test:With five minutes to go:

Begin “marking answers” with your chosen letter After doing this, go back and change answers; answer questions that

you can do quickly Example: for Reading—vocabulary and line placement questions

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Also:Be sure to have a mark for EVERY answer. Even if you “ran out of time,” you still should have bubbled in an answer

You are encouraged to write in your test booklet. Use it to mark passages, make notes, use triage / elimination, work out problems, etc.

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Also:Don’t forget to use these multiple choice strategies:

TriageElimination

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And finally:

Remember, the higher your score, the more

$$$you will get!