Schedule for the Day 9:30-10 am: session 1 10:50-11:20 am: session 3 ● C-111: ACT Reading (ACT Group 1) ● C-111: SAT Reading (SAT Group 1) ● C-112: ACT Science (ACT Group 2) ● C-112: SAT Khan Academy (SAT ● C-108: SAT Writing & Language Group 2) (SAT Group 1) ● C-108: ACT Writing & Language ● C-109: SAT Math (SAT Group 2) (ACT Group 1) ● C-109: ACT Math (ACT Group 2) 10:10-10:40 am: session 2 ● C-111: ACT Reading (ACT Group 2) 11:30 am-12: session 4 ● C-112: ACT Science (ACT Group 1) ● C-111: SAT Reading (SAT Group 2) ● C-108: SAT Writing & Language ● C-112: SAT Khan Academy (SAT (SAT Group 2) Group 1) ● C-109: SAT Math (SAT Group 1) ● C-108: ACT Writing & Language (ACT Group 2) ● C-109: ACT Math (ACT Group 1)
ACT?
The Basics Day of the Test CHECKLIST FOR TEST DAY: • Admission Ticket (should receive in the mail 2 to 3 weeks before your test date) • No. 2 Pencils and Erasers • Approved Calculator and batteries (TI 84 or TI 84+) • ID Form • wrist watch Optional: • snacks • bottled water
What E xactly is O n the ACT ? ● 3 hours and 25 minutes - total ● English =70 questions in 45 minutes ● Math = 60 questions in 60 minutes ● Critical Reading = 40 questions in 35 minutes ● Science = 40 questions in 35 minutes
What is a “ G ood S core” on the ACT ? • Each section is on a scale of 1 to 36 • Perfect combined score of an avg of 36 • Harvard: 32 • UT: 28 • A&M: 30 • UH: 18 English, 21 Reading, 22 Mathematics and 24 Science • Scores can typically be found on the college or universities websites • You will get your raw score and a percentile ranking score
Getting in Gear 1. Set A Score Goal 2. Block Out Time in Your Schedule 3. Study with Friends 4. Treat It Like the Real Thing
Mrs. Alana Adame Alvin Junior High aadame@alvinisd.net 281-245-2782
ACT - (1) 60 minute section pg 6 of practice book ● 60 questions -NO GRIDDABLES ● Must memorize formulas ● Number and Quantity 7-10% ● Algebra 12-15% ● Functions 12-15% ● Geometry 12-15% ● Statistics and Probability 8-12% ● Integrating Essential Skills 40-43% ● Modeling 25%
Math Section Know your directions! ● Each section will begin by showing where you should be on your answer sheet. ● The directions will be the same in practice as they are on the test. Don’t take the time to read directions.
Calculators • Know how to use your calculator. • Know your arithmetic. • Know your squares • TI-84 is allowed on both SAT and ACT • TI-89 and up are not allowed. All problems can be solved without a calc, so if you find yourself without outrageuous responces, they are probably wrong
Skipping Questions Don’t think Might get it Answered, but you will get it right if you not sure if right have time correct
Formula Activity Knowledge of basic formulas and computational skills are assumed as background knowledge. Extensive computation is not required
Vocabulary
PEMDAS----Don’t expect something super simple, expect fractions and multiple parenthesis see example on separate handout
Dividing Fractions: Expect to also use PEMDAS see example of separate handout
Word Problems How to change confusing words into easy to understand numbers and symbols.
Rule 1 : Of usually means multiply Ex: ½ of y Means: ½ x y of =
Rule 2 : Exceeds by or is greater than means subtract(or add) Example : X exceeds y by 7 Means: x - y = 7 or y + 7 = X Exceeds = or
Rule 3 : Percent (%) usually goes with of . Percent means per (of) hundred Example : 25% of y Means: 25 of 100 of y or 25/100 of y = fraction
Rule 4: But wait, there’s more . Percent can be made trickier with the word more . Example: Sue has 25% more apples than John Means : Sue has the same as John plus 25% more = same +
Rule 5 : Percent increase or decrease means subtract or add. Example: Jim invests $50. It increases 10%. Means: $50 + (10% of $50) = investment increase = decrease =
Rule 6 : Ratio A ratio is a comparison. Example: The ratio of y to x is 5 Means: y/x = 5; y is being compared to x
Rule 7: Chance or probability is a type of ratio. Chance or probability means number of times the particular thing could happen number of times any of the things could happen
6 Rules of Guessing You are taking the same test that 11th and 12th graders are taking, there WILL be questions you do not know … .I’m going to train you on some tips for increasing your chances of accuracy.
Rule 1 of Guessing -One of these things is MOST like the others … .. If you have no idea what the correct answer is, chose the one that looks MOST like all the other answers
Rule 2 of Guessing: Problems INCREASE in difficulty as you go along • If you are on one of the last questions in the math section and you arrive at your answer with a simple calculation, the answer is probably wrong.
Rule 3 of Guessing: THREE’s a crowd • When 20 different test were sampled, there were only 9 sets of triplets.. • There were no instances when the same letter choice occurred 4 times in a row
Rule 4 of Guessing Choose an answer that contains the number represented in the most answer choices See example on separate handout
Rule 5 of Guessing Pick “non answers” at the beginning, not at the end • If at the beginning of the test there is a choice that says, “Answer not listed” there is 50% chance this is the correct answer • However, if it is offered near the end of the test, it’s probably wrong • (probably, but not always, if you think it’s the right answer, then choose it)
Rule 6 of Guessing Beware of answer choices that express an opinion too strongly or that makes an absolute statement • This occurs more in reading
MOST IMPORTANTLY • If you know the right answer, don’t guess a different answer
Reading Britney Campbell Manvel Junior High Advanced Academic Specialist bwhitehead@alvinisd.net
Reading Test Dichotomous Key Challenge • For the challenge,/ you will be use the Reading Section (p. 32-39) in your packet. • Once you have worked your way through the dichotomous key, write down your group’s response on an index card.
ACT Reading Section O 35 minute section O 40 questions O 4 passages w/ 10 questions
What’s on the test? 1 A Passage 1 is a Prose Fiction excerpt. Go to 2 1 B Passage 1 is a Social Science excerpt. Go to 3 2A Passage 2 is a Social Science excerpt. Go to 4 2B Passage 2 is a Humanities excerpt. Go to 5 5A Passage 4 is a Science excerpt. College Ready 5B Passage 4 is about “The Jaws That Jump . ” Duke TIP
Format of the Test 3A The answer choices for questions are A, B, C, D Go to 6 3B The answer choices for questions are F, G, H, J Go to 7 4A Passage 2 has you compare two passages (A & B) Go to 8 4B Passage 3 has you compare two passages (A & B) Go to 9
Format of the Test
Types of Questions Activity
do NOT read the passage first watch your time 1. Read & underline ?’s 8/9 minutes per passage 2. Scan the for what ?’s are 35 s/? asking Reading Rules answer in this order 1 st : vocabulary 2nd: line specific 3rd: specific detail Know the directions 4th: inferred or implied 5th: main idea or primary purpose
Think about it this way… IMAGINE TWO CHILDREN PLAYING TAG IN A DEEP, DARK forest. Who’s gonna win? A speed demon from the big city who doesn’t know his way around and keeps tripping and falling? Or a slower-footed tyke who grew up in the forest and knows every root, twist, and cranny of the forest? Here’s the point: Knowing the landscape can be very helpful. If the ACT’s the forest, you’ll have to know the nooks and crannies of the test. Source: http://www.sparknotes.com/testprep/books/newsat/chapter6.rhtml
ACT English Ms. Lee klee@alvinisd.net Rodeo Palms Jr. High
ACT English: what’s on the test? ❏ The ACT English section is a 75-question, 45-minute test. ❏ That comes out to just 36 seconds per question! ❏ Each English test has five essays or passages, each of which is accompanied by a sequence of multiple-choice questions. ❏ Spelling and vocabulary aren’t tested on ACT English.
ACT English: What’s on the test? ❏ ACT English tests two broad content areas . ❏ The first is Usage and Mechanics (including punctuation, grammar usage, and sentence structure). ❏ Usage and Mechanics will require fine-tuned punctuation and grammar knowledge. ❏ The second is Rhetorical Skills (including strategy, organization, and style). ❏ Rhetorical Skills focuses on your comprehending of the passage as a whole and your ability to maximize the passage's organization and style.
ACT English: What’s on the test? Want more tips? https://edpuzzle.com/media/580f5656d171f3f33 e114541
ACT English How to tackle the English section: 1. Skim the passage as if it were a regular piece of writing (you will NOT have time to read the entire piece) 2. Correct or circle mistakes before looking at choices 3. “No change” is often the answer 4. If you are not sure which concept is being tested, look at the answer choices for a clue
Recommend
More recommend
