This email will focus on the components of the ACT exam, which is much like the Pre-ACT PLAN test you took in grade 10. Remember: ALL JUNIORS WILL BE TAKING THE ACT EXAM AT SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL ON MARCH 19TH, 2013 FREE OF CHARGE.
The March 19th ACT exam structure is composed of 4 timed sections.
English: 45 minutes/75 multiple choice questions. (Stresses Grammar)
Math: 60 minutes/60 multiple choice questions. (Up to Trigonometry)
Reading: 35 minutes/40 multiple choice questions. (Four passages, one each of Prose Fiction,
Social Science, Humanities, and Natural Science)
Science: 35 minutes/40 multiple choice questions. (Charts, Experiments)
Go to www.actstudent.org for specific examples and test preparation ideas.
There is NO WRITING section given on the March 19th exam.
Other items to consider are: Bringing sharpened #2 pencils (Mechanical Pencils are not allowed), and a graphing calculator.
PHOTO Identification: You must be able to present either a state issued, or school ID on exam day that verifies who you are.
Please don’t hesitate to contact your counselor if you have any questions.
George Mountin
Counselor (L-Q)
Southwest High School
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