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Preparing for National Standardized Tests

The ACT

The ACT includes 5 areas. The Writing tests is optional, along many colleges/universities require it. The ACT administered to all juniors in the spring includes the Writing section. The test sections are:

  1. English - selecting correct grammar and punctuation and choosing the best word for the situation

  2. Math - including concepts covered in Math 1, Math 2, Math 3, and Advanced Models and Functions

  3. Reading - answering questions from a reading selection

  4. Science - reading charts and graphs, drawing logical conclusions

  5. Writing - choosing a position, writing a logical argument, and providing evidence to support your point(s)

 

The SAT

The SAT focuses on 3 major areas:

  1. Reading - answering questions from a reading selection

  2. Math - including concepts covered in Math 1, Math 2, Math 3, and Advanced Models and Functions

  3. Writing - choosing a position, writing a logical argument, and providing evidence to support your point(s)

 

Another test?

If you're looking for a test not listed here, search for information online, and ask your Connections teacher or Mrs. Lentz for information about how to prepare and how to sign up to take it.

Step 1: Know what will be covered
ACT.org

 

Use this site to check ACT deadlines, fees, scores, and everything else ACT! Each spring, WECHS juniors complete the ACT at NO COST. Students can report their scores to as many as 3 different colleges/universities. From the site, you can request that your scores be sent to a college/university not initially on your list. 

 

The College Board

 

Each year, the College Board helps 7+ million students prepare for transition to college through college readiness and success programs, including the SAT. Create an account, and sign up to receive the SAT Question of the Day!

 

CFNC.org

 

CFNC provides free assistance with standardized national exams. Just create an account, and get started!

 

USA Prep

 

USA Test  Prep offers a free trial for ACT test prep. Don't create the account until you're really ready to use it, since it's only a temporary service.

 

WECHS & WCC Teachers

 

WECHS & WCC teachers have "been there, done that" when it comes to taking national standardized tests. Ask them questions, review practice problems, sit in on a class when a specific topic is being covered.

 

Classmates

 

Don't forget that your classmates have a variety of talents. Some are very skilled in certain subjects, while others are good at breaking down large projects into managable pieces. And perhaps the most valuable are those who can organize and motivate a study group to make steady progress towards a shared goal - an AWESOME test score that opens the door to your chosen 4-year college/university!

 

 

Step 2: Identify Your Resources!
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