Module 4 Lesson 5
Watch the video and read the information below. These are key strategies for this test.
We know there isn’t really such a thing as luck, per se; however, when things get real on the ACT and you are out of time, it is time to pull out your chosen Lucky Letter that will help you pick up a few more points.
Never – EVER – EVER leave a question blank on the ACT. You’re not penalized for incorrect answers on this test. Just because you did not work the question or don’t know the answer does not mean it should be left blank.
You cannot be more wrong than you would be by leaving a question blank. Even if you have no clue what the answer is, be sure to answer the question. Depending on the number of answer choices, you have a 20 – 25% chance of getting the answer correct even if you don’t know it.
How can you answer it if you don’t know it? Pick a letter that you will use every single time you have a question you cannot answer. For example, always choose letter A/H (the first answer choice) or always choose letter C/H (the third answer choice). Whatever you choose is fine, just stick with it.
- 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