1. The good, the bad and the ugly: What you need to know to pass
ACT REVIEW
The good, the bad and the ugly:
What you need to know to pass
Mrs. Phanord

2. English Section

3. English Section
English When searching for sentence errors, start by reading the sentence or paragraph carefully, listening in your head; usually the word or phrase that contains an error will sound wrong. If no errors pop up, look for the four most common types of errors: -Errors in the relationship between the verb and its subject -Pronoun errors -Sentence structure errors -Awkwardness, verbosity, and incorrect use of idioms ( it can be made more succinct and concise, it is usually going to change!)
When in doubt.. Select the shortest answer!!!

4. English Section
There are 2 types of questions that take away precious time in this section:
Boxed and rectangle questions (there are a few times this isn’t the case, however you recognize them because there are usually long answers).
There are 2 strategies to utilize:
Answer the easiest questions first and then save the time consuming questions for last (while you are on the passage!). OR
Answer the easiest questions for each passage and guess on the time consuming questions.

5. Reading Section

6. Reading Section
Use the three-stage method (previewing, reading, and reviewing) to get the most out of each reading passage. Focus on the big ideas in each passage, not the small details. Look for connections among ideas in each passage.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS:
-Before you answer questions, look at the blurb and review the questions for each passage. (Spend no more than 1 minute doing this) Look for line references, simple questions and answers, and main idea Identify the order to “read” (skim) the passages and answer the questions. (1 minute)
-If the question refers to a series of lines, mark those lines on the passage. -Go back to the passage and skim it. -Answer the questions. If necessary, read first and last sentence of a paragraph Keep track of the time, make sure you have an answer for EVERYTHING! If you are running out of time, GUESS!

7. Reading Section
You do NOT have time to READ. You are skimming, at best! Please follow steps when approaching this section so that you are guessing more than 10 questions (and even that is pushing it).
If you follow the steps you answer what should be the easiest questions first and then go back to tackle the more time consuming.

8. Essay (Writing)

9. Essay
Essays are scored holistically, which means that the final score is based on an overall impression. To make that overall impression a good one, be sure to organize your ideas into a standard essay format. A well-organized essay consists of four to five paragraphs, including an introduction, supporting paragraphs, and a conclusion.
You only get 40 minutes to write a full-fledged essay!
The main point is that you want to show that you understand as many sides of the issue as possible.You do this by discussing those sides of the issue, why people might have those opinions, and whether those opinions are logical or not.
This is an ARGUMENTATIVE essay! Your thesis must be clear!
If you're short on examples to prove a point (because the topic is unknown to you)- provide a realistic anecdote instead of NO evidence!

10. Essay
For Evidence:
You will not have source material! Therefore all evidence is coming from you (and the little situation presented before the 3 perspectives).
If you cannot think of a logical anecdote…
Quote someone! For instance, if the topic happened to be about teaching, you could say… As stated by Mrs. Phanord, English teacher, “Teaching should be a highly regarded profession instead of looked down upon in the eyes of society. Our future is dependent upon the children who are taught by individuals with a love for their subject and willing to accept nominal pay.”
*The title/position of the person quoted must be provided for CREDIBILITY!

11. Essay Perspective Selection
After reading the situation and often sedition of the subject, the ACT will provide 3 perspectives. Usually 1 will be for (positive), another against (negative) and the third can be best described as neutral.
If you struggle with writing, the best approach is usually to only argue between the positive and negative perspectives. It is the easiest way to develop an argumentative essay in 40 minutes.
For example: Teaching isn't for everyone, or so they say. Colleges in America today are having difficult time recruiting students to major in education. Many believe it is due to the career not always seen as one deserving of reverence or notoriety. Consider how teaching is seen in society, compared to other notable professions.

12. Essay Perspective Selection
Perspective 1: Perspective 2: Perspective 3:
Teaching is a career that Teachers can earn the respect Both sides should consider the other;
deserves respect. What they desire, by doing a better job While teaching isn’t tremendously diff-
teachers do in the formative of teaching the youth. America is a low icult, it does require a certain amount
years for a child is develop performing country for one that is a world of knowledge and patience to deal with
a base for future success. leader in other areas. children.
Selecting the positive and negative perspectives to analyze is the easiest way to approach an argumentative essay.
*The ‘neutral’ perspective can easily lead an unskilled (or easily distracted) writer off-topic!

13. Essay Planning
Time: 5-8 minutes -Decide on your thesis, choosing one of the three sides. You can try to form your own, fourth perspective, but since you have to compare your perspective with at least one of the perspectives given you might as well argue for one of them and save some time for writing Quickly brainstorm two or three reasons or examples that support your thesis. Brainstorm counterclaims for or analyses of at least one other perspective and your responses. -Organize your essay. Make sure you order your points in a way that makes sense. -Check your time. Try to have 30 minutes left at this point so you have enough time to write. If you don't, just keep in mind that you might have to cut out one of your supporting points.

14. Essay Writing I.Introduction & Thesis
Hook, transition sentences and then provide list of specific reasons to be explained later about the subject.
II. Counterclaim & Explanation (P.E.E format)
“In contrast to my point of view, perspective (x) claims that…”
III-IV. Reasoning & Examples (P.E.E format)
“The knowledge of (y) provides the view that…”
V. Conclusion
Recapitulate your points!

15. Essay Scoring
-Ideas & Analysis: A 12-scoring essay includes an argument that critically engages with multiple perspectives on the given issue while providing insightful context for analysis of the issue.
-Development & Support: In a 12-scoring essay includes development of ideas and support for claims deepen insight and broaden context with skillful reasoning and providing significance of the argument.
-Organization: A 12-scoring essay exhibits a skillful organizational strategy. The response is unified by a controlling idea or purpose, and a logical progression of ideas increases the effectiveness of the writer’s argument. Transitions between and within paragraphs strengthen the relationships among ideas.
-Language Use: A 12-scoring essay uses language in a way that enhances the argument. Word choice is skillful and precise. Sentence structures are consistently varied and clear.

16. Essay Scoring
Scoring for the Writing Test Two readers read and score each student’s Writing test essay based on four domains: Ideas and Analysis, Development and Support, Organization, and Language Use and Conventions. Each reader gives the essay a score ranging between a 1 and a 6 for each of the four domains, with 6 being the highest possible score. The two scores are added together to get a student’s Writing subscore for each domain, which can range between a 2 and a 12 (12 being the highest possible score). If the two readers’ scores differ by more than one point, a third reader will be called in to resolve the disagreement. The Writing score is calculated from the domain scores and ranges between 1 and 36. A student’s English, Reading and Writing scores are scaled to create a student’s combined English Language Arts (ELA) score. Choosing to take the Writing test does not impact your Composite score or subject area scores, but without the Writing test score, no ELA score will be reported.

17. Mathematics Section

18. Mathematics
As soon as you find the right answer, mark it and move on -- there are no ''degrees of rightness'' to be considered. Marking up diagrams or sketching simple drawings when none are available can help you ''see'' the answers. The questions generally focus on mathematical reasoning, not your ability to perform calculations; if you find yourself spending too much time figuring the problem out, then you've probably overlooked a simple shortcut.

19. Mathematics
Math: Multiple-Choice Questions As you work through the multiple-choice math questions, you'll be given reference information (formulas and facts), but you'll need to know how to use them. You're allowed to use a calculator, but, again, it won't help you unless you know how to approach the problems. If you're stuck, try substituting numbers for variables. You can also try plugging in numbers from the answer choices. Start with the middle number. That way, if it doesn't work, you can strategically choose one that's higher or lower.

20. Science Section

21. Science
Use the same three-stage method (previewing, reading, reviewing) for each science reasoning passage. In data representation passages, focus on what is being measured, relationships among variables, and trends in data. Don't be confused by irrelevant information or technical terminology -- most science reasoning passages have them, and they can almost always be ignored.

22. Overall Scoring (Composite Score)

23. Composite Score
Scoring for the Multiple-Choice Sections (English, Math, Reading, and Science) Students earn 1 point for each correct answer and neither lose nor gain points for each omitted or incorrect answer. A student’s raw score for a section is calculated by determining the number of questions answered correctly in that section. Example: If a student answered 60 questions correctly in the English section, his English raw score would be 60. A student’s raw score for a section is converted to a scaled score, which ranges between a 1 and a 36, with 36 being the highest possible score. Students receive a scaled score for each of the four multiple-choice test sections (English, Math, Reading, and Science). A student’s composite ACT score is the average of the student’s scaled scores for the four multiple-choice test sections. Example: If a student scored a 24 English, 28 Math, 26 Reading, and 23 Science, his composite ACT score would be ( )/4 = 25.25, which is rounded down to a 25.

24. Raw ACT to Scaled ACT Scores
I could not fit the chart on this page. Please click on the link below to have an idea of your possible scale score.
For Example:
RAW Reading Section Score: 22 (# correct)
Scaled Reading Section Score: 19