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o Eliminateobviouswronganswers.
• Counselor Talk about the importance of taking the test and
help students generate a postsecondary/career plan
Weeks 5-6
Practice Test Science (40 minutes, 35 questions): Measures the interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning, and problem-solving skills required in the natural sciences
• Identify why skills tested on ACT Science are relevant to career and postsecondary plans
• Understand and apply knowledge of the structure and format of the ACT Science Test
o Thecontentofthetestistypicallybrokendownintothe following science subject are
§ Biology
§ Chemistry
§ Physics
§ Earth/space sciences (geology, astronomy,
meteorology)
o Thetesthassevenpassagesandeachoneisconveyedin
one of three different formats:
§ Data representation: 30-40%
§ Research summaries: 45-55%
§ Conflicting viewpoints: 15-20%
o Thetestcontentparallelsinformationcommonlytaught in science courses for grades 7-12 but emphasizes scientific reasoning skills rather than recall of science content. Extensive knowledge of these subjects is not required.
o Questionsmayrequiremathematicalreasoningbutdo not rely on math skills.
o Calculatorsarenotallowedonthissubtest.
• Review Practice Test Results and develop individual plan to
improve performance
• Introduce and Apply Science Skills
• Review and Apply ACT Science Strategies
o Spendapproximately5minutesperpassageforboth reading and answering questions
o Makenotesinthetestbooklettosummarizekey information in charts or graphs
o Intheconflictingviewpointstext,itmaybehelpfulto make notes that summarize the viewpoint outlined in that section of the test booklet.
o Identifyingthecorrectanswerdoesnotrequire understanding all scientific terms in the text.
o Developcomfortandfamiliaritywiththepacerequired for the science subtest (speed and efficiency are required to complete this sub-test).
Week 7
Performance Analysis and Reflection (should occur after each practice test and throughout) – includes potential solutions to improve performance and should address:
o Fatigue
o Anxiety
o Nervousness
o Pacing/TimeManagement