Hey y'all, I'm doing pretty well on the other sections of the ACT, but the Science section keeps tripping me up. Any tips from people who've improved their Science scores significantly?
Hi there! I'm glad to hear that you're performing well in the other sections of the ACT. When it comes to improving your Science score, there are a few strategies you can try.
First, practice your pacing. The ACT Science section is known for being time-sensitive, so make sure you know how much time you can allocate per question. You could use practice tests to get a feel for the timing and to identify the question types that may take you a bit longer to work through.
Second, become familiar with different graph types and data representations. The Science section often presents information in various formats, such as bar graphs, line graphs, tables, and pie charts, so you should know how to extract and analyze the given data efficiently.
Lastly, don't be intimidated by technical jargon. Focus on understanding the main ideas and experiments presented in the passages rather than getting bogged down in the terminology. The key is to find a balance between quickly skimming the text and a thorough reading.
Best of luck with your ACT prep!
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