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1 10 pt 15 pt 20 pt 25 pt 5 pt 10 pt 15 pt 20 pt 25 pt 5 pt 10 pt 15 pt 20 pt 25 pt 5 pt SATACT vs SAT College
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2 SAT What is the first thing you should do when tackling a math question on a standardized test?
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3 Read the question carefully
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SAT What group is making free online resources for the new SAT? 4
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5 Khan Academy
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SAT List characteristics of the essay on the new SAT 6
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It is the last section on the test It is optional You pay extra for that part of the test You have about an hour to plan and write it It is an analysis of a written piece, not a personal opinion 7
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SAT There are only four multiple-choice answer options on which version of the SAT? 8
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9 The new test
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SAT What is the highest score you can earn on a single section of the SAT? 10
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11 800
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ACT v SAT Is it the ACT or the SAT that has griddable math questions? (or both?) 12
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13 The SAT only
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ACT vs SAT Which test allows a calculator on every math question? 14
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15 The ACT only
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ACT vs SAT What order are the reading passage questions, on the ACT? 16
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17 Random order – but on the SAT they are in order of the reading passage
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ACT vs SAT What is at least one key difference between the SAT and ACT? 18
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19 B ACTSAT Essay is optionEssay is optional No penalty for wrong answerNo penalty for wrong answers Tests subject knowledgeTests critical thinking skills Tests math up through TrigTests math up through trig Has a science sectionNo science section All multiple choiceSome math questions are griddable Calculator allowed throughoutCalculator only allowed on one math section No math formula chartMath formula chart is supplied Reading questions are in random order Reading questions are in order of the passage 215 questions154 questions
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ACT v SAT Reading strategies for both tests include what? 20
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Read information printed above the passage Read the passage, THEN read the questions Underline important information as you go Bubble page by page 21
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22 College List at least two support services that are available on most college campuses
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23 Tutoring center Health services Library Fitness resources Food services
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College What are two suggestions for writing good college essays? 24
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Ask someone to proof read it Tell the truth Tell a story – help the reader hear, smell, feel Be very personal, not too formal 25
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College Who should not write you a letter of recommendation? 26
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Parents or other relatives 27
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College What is the name of the online application used by most public colleges and universities in Texas 28
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29 Apply Texas
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College List three things colleges ask for on your application 30
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Birthday Parents’ level of education High school courses and activities 31
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