As it refers to the ACT, how should one interpret the word "standardized"? - APredictable in that the
test is made with a formula
How does POE work? - AProcess of elimination. When you don't know an answer to a question , you
cross out two that you know are wrong and then choose
How is the ACT different from the SAT? - ASame- both are college admissions, scholarship, and college
course placement test; both are verbal math and literacy tests; both have the option to take a writing
test; both are too many questions and not enough time
Different- ACT randomized difficult questions and SAT orders them easy to hard; SAT has vocabulary and
analogy questions; the SAT does not have science; scoring is also different
How long does it take to complete the full ACT without the optional writing test? - A3.5 hours
What are good ways to study for the ACT? - ATake the timed practice tests; take official tests(look for
registered trade mark); do speed drills for reading and science; challenge your reading skills to build
them; routine schedule where you're studying two times each week; do all standard work in classes
What is not a good way to study for the ACT? - ATaking the practice tests without timing yourself; using
unofficial test materials; waiting until the last minute and cramming
What does the ACT measure? - AAcademic achievement: combination of speed and proficiency for the
math and language literacy; NOT an IQ test or course subject test
What is the E/L/N rule? - AExcept/Least/Not: look at the incorrect rather than correct; reverse- thee
are th most missed questions
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