ACT/SAT Prep Final Exam Review

ACT/SAT Prep Final Exam ReviewACT/SAT Prep Final Exam Review When choosing which test to take, consider the following: Correct Answer: Which test(s) are required by the college(s) of interest Which test plays more to the test-taker's strengths. Which test has proven more successful for the test-taker during practice tests True or False: There are no penalties for incorrect answers on the ACT. So, test takers should complete all questions. Correct Answer: True True or False: When choosing answers to unknown questions within a section on the ACT, test takers should select different letters instead of choosing the same letter for each unknown question. Correct Answer: False The ACT Reading Test is comprised of 4 types of reading selections, including all of the following except ____. Correct Answer: a. Literary narrative b. Social studies c. Humanities d. Natural sciences When writing a response to the ACT essay prompt, test-takers should do all of the following except _____. Correct Answer: a. Make sure your introductory paragraph introduces the perspectives provided in the prompt and ends with a thesis statement that states your own perspective and why you believe it. b. Choose one of the given three perspectives to agree with (at least mostly) c. Know your essay structure in advance. d. Give VERY specific examples e. Leave time to proofread at the end True or False: Test-takers will be given two different points of view on the topic in the writing prompt for the ACT Essay Section. They are only allowed to choose one of these viewpoints to defend, and not develop an alternative viewpoint of their own. Correct Answer: False True or False: Pacing is not important on the ACT EnglishTest. Test-takers should not answer questions they are unsure of. Correct Answer: False The first passage on the ACT Reading Test is from the Prose/Fiction category. There will be 3 other passages in this section -one from each of the following: Correct Answer: a. Natural Science b. Humanities c. Social Studies True or False: Pacing on the ACT Reading Test is important because of the amount of reading required. Test-takers should mark an answer for every question. Correct Answer: True The following are recommended prior to taking the SAT and ACT? Correct Answer: a. Measure the travel time to the testing site ahead of time b. Getting a good night's sleep c. Having a checklist of things to do and things to have prior to test time and complete it accordingly How can I prepare for the new ACT essay? Correct Answer: a. Practice planning and drafting an essay based on the sample ACT essay prompts b. Do them within the time limit. c. Review the ACT sample essays posted by the ACT on the official ACT prompt and the rationale for the scores they received. d. Review the rubric the graders will be using. What is the total exam score will range for the SAT? Correct Answer: Total exam score will range from 400-1600 What is the score range for the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section of the SAT? Correct Answer: 200-800 True or False: Students will no longer be penalized for incorrect answers Correct Answer: True True or False: The essay is optional on both the ACT and the SAT Correct Answer: True How many sections are on the new SAT? Correct Answer: 5 How long is the critical reading section of the SAT? Correct Answer: 65 How many questions are in the critical reading section of the SAT? Correct Answer: 52 How much time do you have for the essay on the new SAT? Correct Answer: 50 How long is the writing section of the SAT? Correct Answer: 35 How many questions are on the writing section of the SAT? Correct Answer: 44 True or False: The questions on the SAT are presented in order of difficulty. Correct Answer: False The two question types that will appear with every passage are Words in Context and Correct Answer: Evidence-Based General questions on the reading section of the SAT will include questions about? Correct Answer: Central ideas, themes, point of view, and the overall text structure Specific questions on the reading section of the SAT will include questions about? Correct Answer: The meaning of a particular word or phrase, or to find evidence that supports a claim. The New SAT Reading Test will be comprised of the following passage types: Correct Answer: Literature History and Social Science Founding Document Science The passages on the writing test will be compromised of the following types of passages; Correct Answer: Career, social studies, humanities, and science The new SAT essay is evaluated based on three specific criteria: Correct Answer: Reading, Analysis, and Writing. The score range for the SAT essay is: Correct Answer: 6-24 Ways to prepare for the new ACT essay are: Correct Answer: ● Practice planning and drafting an essay based on the sample ACT essay prompts ● Do them within the time limit. ● Review the ACT sample essays posted by the ACT on the official ACT prompt and the rationale for the scores they received. ● Review the rubric the graders will be using. What are top tips for success on the new ACT essay? Correct Answer: Make sure your introductory paragraph introduces the perspectives provided in the prompt and ends with a thesis statement that states your own perspective and why you believe it. ● Choose one of the given three perspectives to agree with (at least mostly) and avoid the option to present your own. ● Know your essay structure in advance. ● Give VERY specific examples ● Leave time to proofread at the end On the new ACT writing section students receive a scaled score out of Correct Answer: 36 What is the time limit for the new ACT Writing Section? Correct Answer: 40 Which test presents the reader with an essay or article and asks the reader to analyze the author's argument Correct Answer: SAT On which test is the reader presented with 3 viewpoints on a topic and asked to analyze those ideas as well as argue for your own perspective? Correct Answer: ACT Writing, Reading and Analysis is the grading criteria for which test's essay? Correct Answer: SAT Ideas and Analysis, Development and Support, Organization, and Language Use and Conventions is the grading criteria for which test's essay? Correct Answer: ACT Both the SAT Writing and Language/ACT English cover the following : Correct Answer: Understanding grammar rules, connecting sentences logically, organization Both the SAT ACT and reading sections cover the following: Correct Answer: Main Idea, Vocab-in-Context, Inference, Detail-Oriented A difference in the SAT/ACT reading test is the SAT covers Correct Answer: Evidence Support, Data Reasoning, Technique, A key skill difference in the SAT Writing and Language test is: Correct Answer: expressing ideas clearly, A key skill difference in the ACT English test is: Correct Answer: recognizing overall structure and argument Which test penalizes you for a wrong answer? Correct Answer: Neither What months is the ACT given? Correct Answer: September, October, December, February*, April and June. What months is the SAT given? Correct Answer: Oct., Nov., Dec., Jan., March, May, June Which of the following should you NOT bring to the testing center with you? Snacks ID Admission Ticket Calculator Cell phone Pencils Text books Correct Answer: Cell phone and Text books How long are breaks during the SAT and ACT? Correct Answer: One 10-minute and one five-minute On testing day the doors open ? at and testing begins at ? Correct Answer: 7:45 AM 8:30-9 AM