Science Section - Test Taking Srategies Flashcards

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What’s the first step when approaching a science passage?

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Quickly skim the passage and focus on graphs, tables, and key figures. Ignore lengthy text unless the question requires it.

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How can you locate answers faster in the science section?

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Underline labels, titles, and units in graphs or tables. Match question keywords with specific data points.

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What’s a hack for comparing multiple experiments?

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Identify the main difference between the experiments (e.g., variable changes) and focus on those differences when answering questions.

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How do you deal with conflicting viewpoints passages?

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Skim the intro to understand the topic, then carefully read each scientist’s viewpoint to note key differences.

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What’s a quick way to interpret graphs?

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Look at the axes first to understand what is being measured and how they relate.

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How do you simplify table data?

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Highlight trends like increases, decreases, or consistent values. Ignore irrelevant rows or columns.

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What’s the best strategy for multi-step questions?

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Break the question into smaller parts and solve step by step using figures from the passage.

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What’s the shortcut for understanding scientific jargon?

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Use context clues or look for definitions in the passage.

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What’s the trick for dealing with long scientific descriptions?

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Focus on summary statements at the beginning or end of the passage.

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How can you solve comparison questions efficiently?

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Create a quick chart in your mind or on paper to compare factors like temperature or time across experiments.

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What’s the hack for identifying trends in graphs?

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Trace the line and note if it rises, falls, or stays flat. Look for sharp changes.

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How can you avoid common traps in the science section?

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Avoid answers with extreme language like ‘always’ or ‘never,’ as ACT science rarely makes absolute conclusions.

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What’s the key to answering prediction questions?

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Use patterns in the data to predict future outcomes. Extrapolate but stay consistent.

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How do you handle questions that reference outside knowledge?

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Base your answer solely on the information provided, even if it conflicts with your knowledge.

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What’s a tip for passages with unfamiliar topics?

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Focus on relationships and patterns rather than trying to understand every detail.

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How do you interpret questions asking about ‘relationships’?

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Identify how one variable affects another (e.g., as X increases, Y decreases).

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What’s the trick for answering hypothesis questions?

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Find parts of the experiment that support or refute the hypothesis. Use specific data.

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How can you save time when reading?

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Skip background info in the introduction unless the question specifically asks for it.

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What’s the trick for handling ‘anomaly’ questions?

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Focus on outliers or unexpected data points in graphs or tables.