Download - How Well Do you Know the ACT?
HOW WELL DO YOU
KNOW THE ACT?
What does the ACT
stand for?
American College
Test
What does the PSAE stand for?
Prairie State Achievemen
t Exam
When is the class of 2013
taking the PSAE?
April 24th and 25th
What test is on the 1st day of the
PSAE?
The ACT!
What test(s) are on the
second day of testing?
ISBE ScienceWork Keys
MathWork Keys Reading
How many tests will be on the ACT?
4
What are the tests on the ACT
and in what order do they
appear?
EnglishMath
ReadingScience
(*Writing)
How many questions and
how many minutes do you
get on the English section of the
ACT?
75 questions in 45 mins
How many questions and how many minutes do
you get for the Math section of the ACT?
60 questions
in 60 minutes
How many questions and
how many minutes do you
get for the Reading section?
40 questions
in 35 minutes
How many questions and
how many minutes do you
get for the Science section?
40 questions
in 35 minutes
How many passages are there in the
Reading section?
4 passages: Prose Fiction,
Humanities, Social Science, and
Natural Science
How many passages are
on the science section?
7 total, but there are 3 types!1.) Data Representation2.) Research Summaries3.) Conflicting Viewpoints
Are the math questions in
order of difficulty?
NO! But generally
speaking, the first 30 are
usually easier.
What is Kenwood’s Goal Score
for the ACT?
21
What is Kenwood’s goal for the Work Keys?
6
How many questions are on the ISBE
Science Test?
45 questions
in 40 minutes
Do you need to know a lot of
science for the ISBE Science
Test?
YES! So pay attention in your science
classes. However, the ACT Science section requires no science
knowledge, just interpretation.
What are the different levels
for the Work Keys Test?
3-7, where 3 is the easiest and 7 is the
hardest. The questions are in
order of difficulty.
How many questions are on the Work
Keys Reading Test?
There are 33 questions and you have 45 minutes to answer the questions.
How many questions are on the Math Work
Keys Test?
There are 33 questions and you have 45 minutes to
answer them.
Can I use a calculator?
You can use your calculator on the Work Keys Math and ACT Math sections ONLY!
How many questions do I
need to get correct on the
Work Keys Test in order to pass?
At least 25
How many questions do I
need to get correct on the
ISBE science test in order to pass?
34 questions
