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Test Taking Tips for the ACT

Boost your ACT exam performance with these comprehensive tips for managing time, approaching problems, utilizing formulas, and more!

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Test Taking Tips for the ACT

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  1. Test Taking Tips for the ACT ACT Boost Camp 2019

  2. You are given 60 minutes to answer 60 questions. While preparing to take the exam, practice completing the easier questions quickly so you’ll have adequate time to answer the tougher ones. Don’t spend too much time on any one question. Use all your time. There is no extra points for finishing the test early. Tip 1 Timing

  3. When taking the exam, answer the easier questions first. Remember to make sure to revisit the questions you skipped. It is important to answer every question, even if you are not sure of the answer.Save time at the end to review your test to ensure you have not left out any answers. Tip 1 Timing

  4. Every question you answer correctly is worth one point towards your raw score on the test. There is no penalty for answering an question incorrectly. Tip 2 Scoring

  5. Basic formula will not be provided to you. Complex formulas will be embedded into the problem. Tip 3 Formulas

  6. Special Right Triangles Tip 3 Basic Formulas

  7. Distance Formula and Midpoint Formula Tip 3 Basic Formulas

  8. Slope Tip 3 Basic Formulas

  9. Trigonometric Functions Tip 3 Basic Formulas

  10. Area of Shapes Tip 3 Basic Formulas

  11. Area of Shapes Tip 3 Basic Formulas

  12. Area of Shapes Tip 3 Basic Formulas

  13. Attempt to solve every problem that you feel confident you can get answer correct quickly. Some people choose to immediately bypass long wordy problems that seem to require more difficult math to solve the problem.Remember every problem is worth one point. Tip 4 Approach to Every Problem

  14. 1. Read the question carefully. Identify specifically what the problem is asking. 2. Look at the information in the question and the answer choices.3. Make the decision to attempt the problem or move on Tip 4 Approach to Every Problem

  15. 4. If you are going to attempt to solve this problem, solve…- backsolve (You can backsolve when you see integers in the answer choices. The answer choices are arranged in numeric order, so start with answer choice C/H unless the question asks for the smallest or largest value. Let the answer choices work for you!) Tip 4 Approach to Every Problem

  16. - translate words into math (Translate the words in the question into math so that you can solve more easily. Take it one word or phrase at a time. Remember that “of” means to multiply.)- if drawing a picture, make sure it is correctly drawn.- use traditional math Tip 4 Approach to Every Problem

  17. - pick numbers (Picking numbers is especially helpful for number properties questions. Pick numbers that follow the rules of the question and are small and easy to work with. Avoid picking 0 or 1 because they have special properties.- eyeball answers- strategically guess Tip 4 Approach to Every Problem

  18. 5. Check to make sure you answered the specific question that was asked. Tip 4 Approach to Every Problem

  19. On standardized test, you will benefit from knowing multiple ways to solve a problem. - Math Logic (supplementary angles)- Eyeballing Answer Tip 5 Eyeballing to Solve Equations

  20. When time is running out, eyeballing is an effective way to eliminate answers and increase your chance of choosing the correct answer. Tip 5 Eyeballing to Solve Equations

  21. Almost every question on the test contains one answer that is completely out of left field. As soon as you see that answer crossing it off immediately will ensure that you won’t accidently choose it if it comes down to guessing. It will also help lead your brain to the right answer by narrowing your focus to the other answer choices. In the case of “plug and chug” this will save you valuable time. Tip 6 Elimination

  22. The instructions on the math portion are relatively long and detailed. Don’t waste time reading them on the day of the test. Get to know them now.Choose the correct solution to each question and fill in the corresponding bubble on your answer sheet. Tip 7 Directions

  23. Solve as many questions as you can before returning to any if time permits.You may use a calculator on this test for any question you choose. However, some questions may be better solved without a calculator. Tip 7 Directions

  24. Unless otherwise stated, you can assume:-Figures are NOT necessarily drawn to scale.-Geometric figures are two dimensional.-The term line indicates a straight line.-The term average indicates arithmetic mean. Tip 7 Directions

  25. Recognizing number properties will save you time on test day. Number properties rules include odds and evens, prime numbers, GCF, LCM, divisibility rules, factors, distinct prime factors, multiples, integers, rational and irrational numbers, and the order of operations. You can pick numbers to help you remember the rules. Tip 8 Know your Number Properties

  26. A factor, or divisor, of a number is a positive integer that evenly divides into that number. For example, 4 is a factor of 12 because 12/4 is an integer, 3. All integers have 1 and themselves as factors. For example there are six factors for the number 12: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12. Tip 8 Know your Number Properties

  27. The GCF, or greatest common factor, is the biggest factor that two numbers have in common. Think of GCF questions as: what is the biggest number that divides evenly into both? Tip 8 Know your Number Properties

  28. A prime number is a special kind of integer that has exactly two factors: itself and 1.Remember that 1 is NOT prime, because it only has one factor, itself. 2 is a special number because it is the smallest prime number and the only even prime number. The first few prime numbers are: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29. Tip 8 Know your Number Properties

  29. A multiple is a number that is evenly divisible by another integer. For example, 6 is a multiple of 3. 10 Is a multiple of 5. The multiple is always larger than the other integer. The other integer would be considered a factor of the multiple. Every number is a multiple of itself.For example, for the number 12, possible multiples are 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, etc. ] Tip 8 Know your Number Properties

  30. The LCM, or lowest common multiple, is the smallest number for which both given numbers are factors. What is the LCM of 12 and 9?9 = 3 x 3, and 12 = 3 x 4, so the LCM must be 3 x 3 x 4 = 36. By saying that the LCM of 12 and 9 is 36, you are saying that 36 is the SMALLEST number that both 12 and 9 will divide into evenly. Notice how the LCM is not necessarily just the product of the two integers. Tip 8 Know your Number Properties

  31. Rules of divisibility will provide you a great shortcut on long division problems. A number is divisible by 2 if it’s an even number.A number is divisible by 3 if the sum of the digits is divisible by 3.A number is divisible by 4 if the last two digits are divisible by 4.A number is divisible by 5 if the last digit is either 0 or 5.A number is divisible by 6 if it’s divisible by BOTH 2 and 3.A number is divisible by 9 if the sum of the digits is divisible by 9. Tip 8 Know your Number Properties

  32. Know the difference between values, ratios, and percents.A ratio is a relationship between numbers. Make sure you’re able to move easily between percents, fractions, and decimals. Tip 9 Terminology

  33. Be careful with negative signs! Tip 10 Signs

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