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Overview Thursday, February 27 3:30-4:30
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUWJW7iF8L4 ACT PREP WORKSHOP
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Overview Topics General Info Description of ACT Test Taking
Tips Test Anxiety Test Date Checklist Course Specific Prep Sessions
FREE ACT Prep Websites Questions
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General ACT Information Register @
www.actstudent.orgwww.actstudent.org Registration DateTest Date
March 7April 12 May 9June 14 September 13 October 25 December
13
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Description of ACT Test# of QuestionsTime AllowedContent
English7545 minutes Measures standard written English and
rhetorical skills. Math6060 minutes Measures mathematical skills
students have typically acquired in courses taken up to the
beginning of grade 12. Reading4035 minutes Measures reading
comprehension. Science4035 minutes Measures interpretation,
analysis, evaluation, reasoning, and problem- solving skills
required in the natural sciences. Optional Writing Test 1 prompt30
minutes Measures writing skills emphasized in high school English
classes and in entry-level college composition courses.
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Average ACT Scores - CHS Grad Yr #EMRSC
20137020.920.321.021.121.0 20127322.521.823.222.8
20116322.021.922.622.922.3 20106021.920.922.521.821.9
20096321.420.622.521.7
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Average ACT Scores - State of Iowa Grad
Yr#EnglishMathReadingScienceComposite 20137021.521.622.522.222.1
20127321.621.722.522.222.1 20116321.721.922.622.222.3 20106021.8
22.622.322.2 20096321.9 22.922.4
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Test Taking Tips Carefully read the instructions on the cover
of the test booklet. Read the directions for each test carefully.
Read each question carefully. Pace yourselfdon't spend too much
time on a single passage or question. Pay attention to the
announcement of five minutes remaining on each test.
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Test Taking Tips Use a soft lead No. 2 pencil with a good
eraser. Do not use a mechanical pencil or ink pen; if you do, your
answer document cannot be scored accurately. 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.
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ANSWER. EVERY. QUESTION. *No penalty for guessing* Your scores
on the multiple-choice tests are based on the number of questions
you answer correctly.
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Test Taking Tips If you complete a test before time is called,
recheck your work on that test. Mark your answers properly. Erase
any mark completely and cleanly without smudging. Do not mark or
alter any ovals on a test or continue writing the essay after time
has been called. If you do, you will be dismissed and your answer
document will not be scored.
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Test Anxiety PLAN Have a Study Plan and Stick to it Write it
down Break test into pieces Do some prep every day Study at the
same time and place Set goals and reward yourself Study with
others
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Test Anxiety Prepare Positively Talk positively to yourself
Think positively about yourself Act positively toward yourself Put
away negative thoughts Release Stress with Physical Exercise
Practice Being Calm Learn to Mentally and Physically Relax
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Test Anxiety PREPARE Know what to bring Know where to go Sleep
well Get there early Watch you diet Dress comfortably PAUSE Release
physical and mental anxiety PRESS ON Concentrate on the current
item. One at a time PROUDLY DEPART Know you have done your best
PERSPECTIVE Just one test. Can retest. Always take your best
score
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Test Day Checklist You need both a printed copy of your ticket
and acceptable photo ID to test. Report to your assigned test
center by the Reporting Time (8:00 a.m.) listed on your ticket. You
will NOT be admitted to test if you are late. A short break is
scheduled after the first two tests. You will not be allowed to use
cell phones or any electronic devices during the break, and you may
not eat or drink anything in the test room. Students taking the ACT
(No Writing) with standard time are normally dismissed about 12:15
p.m.; students taking the ACT Plus Writing are normally dismissed
about 1:00 p.m.
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Calculators You may use a permitted calculator on the
Mathematics Test only. Some models and features are prohibited. You
are responsible for knowing if your calculator is acceptable and
bringing it to the test center. The following rules also apply to
using your calculator: you may use it only during the Mathematics
Test; you may use your backup calculator only after it has been
checked by a member of the testing staff; you may not share your
calculator; and you may not store test materials in your
calculator's memory If your calculator has characters one inch high
or larger, or a raised display, testing staff may seat you where no
other examinee can see your calculator.
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ANSWER. EVERY. QUESTION. *No penalty for guessing*
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Course Specific Information Reading and Science Wednesday,
March 5 th 3:30-5:30 English and Math Wednesday, March 12 th
3:30-5:30 Meet In Media Center to start Materials to bring ACT
Overview packet ACT Practice test ACT Online review
username/password
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FREE ACT Prep Websites www.actstudent.org
www.ihaveaplaniowa.gov www.march2success.com www.number2.com ACT
Online Prep www.actpreponline.comwww.actpreponline.com Username and
Password from Mrs. Heidemann MATH QUESTION OF THE DAY Edmodo -
group code- wp6zv9