ACT Information and Scoreback Stillwater Area High School · ACT Reading Test Test 3 Reading--35...
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ACT Information and Scoreback Stillwater Area High School
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ACT Information and ScorebackStillwater Area High School
Agenda
• Get To Know the ACT
• Reading your Score Report
• College Prep Timeline
• Prep smarter, not harder
Let’s Get to Know the ACT
FORMAT/ TIME
English 1 Section Multiple Choice 19.1
The ACT - 2015 SAHS
Math 1 Section Multiple Choice 20.9
Reading 1 Section Multiple Choice 20.6
Science 1 Section Multiple Choice 20.8
Writing 1 Section Essay (Optional) 6.2
4–5 Sections2 hrs, 55 minutes3 hrs, 35 minutes
Multiple Choice Essay
20.5Total:
21.4
22.1
22.6
22.3
6.6
22.2
SAHS 2015 AVG
MN MN 2015 Avg
• Correct Answer: +1 point
• Omitted Question: 0 points
• Incorrect Answer: 0 points
Understanding ACT Scoring
The ACT at-a-Glance
Test Day Tips:
Answer every question. If you don’t know the answer, guess!Know Proper comma and semicolon usage.Know your area and volume formulas.
ACT English Test
Test 1 English--45 min.● 75 questions between 2 subsections● 5 essays- each with 15 multiple choice questions● READ ALL--PROVIDES CONTEXT● BEST vs. RIGHT answer--may be more than one
Usage/Mechanics (40 questions)● Punctuation ● Grammar ● Usage● Sentence Structure
Rhetorical Skills (35 Questions)● Strategy● Organization● Style
ACT Mathematics Test
Test 2 Mathematics--60 min.● 60 questions between 3 subsections● Reasoning skills for practical problems● Will include graphs and charts● Work backwards● The longer a Q takes, the more it hurts your score● Knowledge of basic formulas and computational skills
assumed
Pre-Alg/Elementary Algebra (24 questions)
Inter. Algebra/Coordinate Geometry (18 Questions)
Plane Geometry/Trigonometry (18 Questions)
ACT Reading TestTest 3 Reading--35 min.● 40 questions between 4 passages (10 Q’s ea)● Measures reading comprehension● Referring and reasoning skills● Main idea, cause and effect● Meaning of context-dependent words● Make comparisons● Analyze author’s voice and method● Can’t only read answers → questions● Line reference = answer in paragraph● Underline Topic Sentence/Main Idea--what is the point of each paragraph?● Think structure of essay, not facts
● Social Science passage● Natural Sciences passage (i.e. domesticating animals)● Prose Fiction (i.e. story)● Humanities passage ● Which type are you good at?? Do that type first!
ACT Science TestTest 4 Science--35 min.● 40 Questions--7 sections--3 types
● Data representations (30-40%)graphs, tables, other schematic forms
● Research summaries (45-55%)descriptions of related experiments--multiple trials with changing variables (think general relationships;what does the data show?)
● Conflicting viewpoints (15-20%) inconsistent hypotheses or view
(similar to Reading section)
● Students need to demonstrate interpretation, evaluation, reasoning, and problem solving skills; WHICH ONE ARE YOU GOOD AT?
Content includes:● Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth/space (geology, astronomy,
meteorology)
ACT Writing Test
Test 5 Writing--30 min.● 1 Essay Writing Prompt● Measures writing skills● Position paper based on prompt● Offer 3 different perspectives on a issue● Students will need to:
Express judgementsMaintain a focus on topicdemonstrate logical reasoning through supportorganize in a logical way (5 paragraph essay)use effective and clear language
Scored as a 1-36, not factored into composite scoreReaders have 3 min. to grade your essay--how will yours stand out??
The ACT Essay Unraveled
To get that high score you deserve…
To get that high score you deserve…
DON’T:
The ACT Essay Unraveled
✗ Repeat yourself
✗ Use slang or abbreviations
Reading your Score Report
1. Overall Results
2. Section Breakdown
Stillwater Area High School Pony Centers
A-Ha RED Pony Center Nina Gieser, Center Secretary
●Kate Nelson, Counselor A-C●Becky Hopper, Counselor D-Ha
Hb-O WHITE Pony Center Shelly Enhelder, Center Secretary
●Sandy Weaver, Counselor Hb-La●Kristina King, Counselor Lb-O
P-Z BLACK Pony Center Jody Jordan, Center Secretary
●Liz Nelson, Counselor P-Sn●Dan Ralston, Counselor So-Z
• PSAT in October for National Merit
• Focus on academics—this is the critical year!
• Research admissions requirements for chosen schools
• Prepare for March 15 ACT as well as possibly SAT/ additional ACT exams
• Take required SAT Subject Tests (depending on college admission requirements)
College Prep Timeline
• Visit from SAHS counselors to Senior English classes
•• Take SAT and/or ACT for the last time
• Take required SAT Subject Tests
• Request letters of recommendation
• Be aware of college application deadline- Apply to colleges
• Fill out FAFSA and research scholarships- SAHS College and Career Center
Prep Smarter, Not Harder.
It’s All About You!
Consider Your…
• Goals
• Timeline
• Schedule
• Learning preference
Prep smarter, not harder.
How do you learn best?
In the classroom? One-on-One?Online?
For more information please call or visit our website.
1-800-KAP-TEST | kaptest.com/college
Alison Skiba Wadman, 612-720-5087, [email protected]
Thank You!
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