Module 11 Lesson 1
Watch the video and read the tips below.
This section addresses ways to maximize physical and mental performance while preparing for the ACT and in the days before the test.
Nutrition - Good food, not junk food
Rest - try to get a good night's sleep every night this week, but it is essential to do that for at least 2 nights before the test.
Balance - you've done the work. This is not the time to cram. Focus your practice on your strengths. This will help you pick up as many points as possible on test day.
Perspective and Staying Calm Under Pressure - You have prepared for this. You can do this. Everything is going to be ok.
Remember that you have been in training for the ACT, much like an athlete would train for an event. You must take very good care of yourself in order to reach peak mental performance on test day. No late nights the week of the test. No marathon video games or movie binges on the nights leading up to the test. Remember to practice good nutrition, get good sleep, and get some exercise. You've got this!
- Module 1 – Welcome and Introduction
- Lesson 1 – Hello and Welcome
- Lesson 2 – What is Your Baseline?
- Lesson 3 – Hold on to Your Baseline Test
- Module 2 – First Things First
- Lesson 1 – Let’s Create Your Individual ACTPrepXcel Study Plan
- Lesson 2 – Why Practice Tests Matter
- Lesson 3 – Practice Test Tips
- Lesson 4 – Identify the Level of Difficulty
- Lesson 5 – Becoming a Detective – Analyzing the Practice Test
- Lesson 6 – Practice Test Analysis Examples – English
- Lesson 7 – Practice Test Analysis Examples – Math
- Module 3 – Getting Prepared
- Lesson 1 – What Are You Thinking?
- Lesson 2 – Setting SMART Goals
- Lesson 3 – Game Plan for Anticipated Challenges
- Lesson 4 – Choosing Your Target ACT Score
- Module 4 – General ACT Test Taking Tips to Level Up Your Test Score
- Lesson 1 – Overview of the Not So Scary ACT Test
- Lesson 2 – How Wellness Affects Your ACT Score
- Lesson 3 – Write in the Test Book
- Lesson 4 – Bubbling Strategy
- Lesson 5 – Lucky Letter and Other Bubbling Strategies
- Lesson 6 – The Process of Elimination Strategy
- Lesson 7 – Working Through Process of Elimination Examples
- Module 5 – Manage Your Time or It Will Manage You
- Lesson 1 – Time Management Matters
- Lesson 2 – Time Blocking Technique
- Lesson 3 – Eat the Frog
- Lesson 4 – Practicing Deep Work
- Module 6 – Unlocking the Mystery of the English Test
- Lesson 1 – Demystifying the English Test
- Lesson 2 – Helpful Resources for Content Review
- Lesson 3 – Writing Style Questions
- Lesson 4 – Should I Ignore “No Change” Answers?
- Lesson 5 – Practicing the Process of Elimination Strategy
- Lesson 6 – Strategies for Questions About Underlined Words or Phrases
- Lesson 7 – Plug in the Answer Choices
- Lesson 8 – Look for Differences in the Answer Choices
- Lesson 9 – Pay Attention to the Context
- Lesson 10 – Pacing Matters
- Lesson 11 – Pacing Strategies
- Lesson 12 – How to Calm Yourself Down
- Lesson 13 – Understanding Excellence Vs Perfectionism
- Lesson 14 – Summary of Tips and Strategies for the English Test
- Module 7 – Unlocking the Mystery of the Math Test
- Lesson 1 -Demystifying the Math Test Part 1
- Lesson 2 – Demystifying the Math Test Part 2
- Lesson 3 – Answer Only The Question That is Asked
- Lesson 4 – Ballparking
- Lesson 5 – Problem Solving for Angles
- Lesson 6 – Steps for Solving Word Problems
- Lesson 7 – Plug and Chug Strategy
- Lesson 8 – Avoid These Common Mistakes
- Lesson 9 – Math Test Topics Review
- Lesson 10 – You Are in Charge of the Outcome
- Lesson 11 – Summary of Tips and Strategies for the Math Test
- Module 8 – Unlocking the Mystery of the Reading Test
- Lesson 1 – Demystifying the Reading Test
- Lesson 2 – How to Approach the Reading Test
- Lesson 3 – Answer the Question That’s Being Asked
- Lesson 4 – Handling Extreme Answer Options
- Lesson 5 – Beware of Tricky Answers
- Lesson 6 – Bubbling Strategy on the Reading Test
- Lesson 7 – Common Types of Wrong Answers
- Lesson 8 – Eliminate Wrong Answers
- Lesson 9 – Go Fetch Questions
- Lesson 10 – Positive and Negative Answers Give Clues
- Lesson 11 – More About Practice Tests and Level of Difficulty
- Lesson 12 – Look for the Main Idea
- Lesson 13 – Pick Your Favorite Passage
- Lesson 14 – Read for Context
- Lesson 15 – Time Yourself
- Lesson 16 – Should You Study Vocabulary?
- Lesson 17 – Reading Test Wrap Up
- Lesson 18 – Ways to Prepare for the Reading Test
- Lesson 19 – Summary of Tips and Strategies for the Reading Test
- Module 9 – Unlocking the Mystery of the Science Test
- Lesson 1 – Demystifying the Science Test
- Lesson 2 – Breaking Down Question Types
- Lesson 3 – General Science Test Tips and Strategies Part 1
- Lesson 4 – General Science Test Tips and Strategies Part 2
- Lesson 5 – Strategies for Conflicting Viewpoint Questions
- Lesson 6 – Strategies for Data Representation Questions
- Lesson 7 – Strategies for Research Questions
- Lesson 8 – Subjects Covered on the Science Test
- Lesson 9 – Summary of Tips and Strategies for the Science Test
- Module 10 – Unlocking the Mystery of the Writing Test
- Lesson 1 – Demystifying the Optional Writing Test
- Lesson 2 – Understanding How the Writing Test is Scored
- Lesson 3 – To Test or Not To Test?
- Module 11 – Things to Remember for the Week of the Test
- Lesson 1 – ACT Test Week Reminders
- Lesson 2 – Last Minute Prep for Test Day
- Lesson 3 – Morning of Test Day Tips and Reminders
- Lesson 4 – You Made it to the Testing Center – Final Tips and Reminders
- Lesson 5 – What to Do After the Test
- Module 12- (Bonus) – Mindset Matters