act review science reasoning. the test 35 minutes with 40 questions
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ACT Review
Science Reasoning
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THE TEST
35 Minutes with
40 Questions
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What is it?
The ACT Science Reasoning test measures your ability to read and understand scientific information.
The test does NOT measure your ability to recall scientific facts.
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Only BASIC knowledge is Assumed!
Most questions are written so that you WON’T know what they’re talking about. They want to see if you can use your REASONing and problem-solving skills!
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Just in Case…
Some students like to review basic science information before taking the ACT.
Here are the broad science concepts found on the ACT:
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Four Main Disciplines
1.Biology
2.Earth and Space Science
3.Chemistry
4.Physics
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Biology
Cell
Botany
Zoology
Microbiology
Ecology
Genetics
Evolution
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Chemistry
Atoms
Chemical Reactions
Bonding
Reaction Rates
Solutions
Equilibrium
Gas Laws
Electrochemistry
Organic Chemistry
Biochemistry
States of Matter
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Physics
Mechanics
Energy
Thermodynamics
Electromagnetis
m
Fluids
Solids
Light Waves
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Earth and Spaces Science
Geology
Meteorology
Oceanography
Astronomy
Environmental Science
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The Format: 7 Passages
① Data Representation (38%)
② Research Summaries (45%)
③ Conflicting Viewpoints (17%)
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Pass out Cambridge Review
Work through p. 1-19
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Back to the Format…
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Data Representation
3 passages with ~ 5 questions each:
Collection of facts often represented visually (graphs, tables, charts, and diagrams)
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Data Representation
You should KNOW:
What numbers measure
Factors that affect numbers
Trends in the data
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Research Summaries
3 passages with ~ 6 questions each:
Pose questions
2 or 3 experiments
Describes results
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Research Summaries
You should KNOW how to:
Compare experiments
Determine experimental design
Draw conclusions
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Conflicting Viewpoints
1 passage with ~ 7 questions:
Outlines a scientific problem with 2 or more alternative explanations
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Conflicting Viewpoints
You should KNOW how to:
Compare explanations
Recognize similarities and differences
Answer questions
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Practice Identifying 3 types of passages
(Use ACT Review Study Guide)
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3 Step Reading Method
1) Preview (30 seconds)
Determine Format
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3 Step Reading Method
1) Preview (30 seconds)
2) Actively Read (1 – 2 minutes)
Look at visuals
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3 Step Reading Method
1) Preview (30 seconds)
2) Actively Read (1 – 2 minutes)
3) Review Passage (30 seconds)
Scan again
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Turn to Study Guide
Model the method with Passage 1.
Students should then try Passage 2.
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Now…How to Answer the Questions!!!
Each passage has “Main” Ideas as well as Details
Depending on the type of passage, you first ask yourself these questions:
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Data Representation Q’s
3 Key Questions
1) What is being measured?
2) What is the relationship among variables?
3) What are the trends in the data?Model with Passage 1
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Research Summaries Q’s
3 Key Questions
1) What question is being asked?
2) What variable are being tested?
3) What similarities/differences exist in the experimental results?
Model with Passage 2
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Conflicting Viewpoints Q’s
3 Key Questions
1) What must be explained?
2) What exist similarities/differences between theories?
3) What are the underlying assumptions?Model with Passage 3
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4 Category of Questions
1) Main Idea Questions
2) Detail Questions
3) Inference Questions
4) Application Questions
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4 Category of Questions: Practice!
Inference
Passage II, #2
Passage III, #2
Application
Passage 1, #4
Main Idea
Passage I, #1
Passage II, #1
Detail
Passage I, #2
Passage III, #1
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Tricks and Traps
1) Beware irrelevant information!
2) Keep units straight!
3) Don’t assume information!
4) Don’t get bogged down in technical terminology!
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Turn to Cambridge Review
Practice reading and answering Passage I in 5 minutes.
Discuss.
Repeat with remaining passages.
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Test-taking Strategies
1) Preview entire test and start with easier passages (30 seconds)
2) Answer EVERY question!
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Test-taking Strategies
3) If short on time, “2 Min. Drill”• Preview for 30 seconds• Answer for 90 seconds
Do this is you have a lot to do and you hear: “YOU HAVE FIVE MINUTES REMAINING.”
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Test-taking Strategies
MOST IMPORTANTLY…
4) Practice Science Reading before the test!
• This includes science practice tests, scientific articles, books related to science
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More About Reading…
Most students who start reading more in general often see gains on the ACT…especially students who had previously not read a lot.
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STOP! – Practice
If time permits, students will complete the practice test.
Mrs. Jones has more practice tests. If you’re interested, see her in S103!