Transcript ACT Informational PowerPoint

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
Content
Test
Number of Questions
Time
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 subjectarea 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 creditbearing first-year college courses. The ACT
College Readiness Benchmarks are:
English
18
Math
22
Reading
21
Science
24
What’s a good score?
21
24
26
29
24
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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