On Tuesday, March 6, all eleventh grade students will take the ACT, a multiple-choice test developed by American College Testing (ACT) that measures a student’s understanding of English, math, reading and science. The ACT is the only college admissions test that is based on the number of correct answers with no penalty for guessing.  All students should do their best and mark an answer to every question. A make-up test will be given on Tuesday, March 20. 

Tips for your student to do their best

• Carefully read the instructions on the cover of the test booklet.
• Read the directions for each test carefully.
• Read each question carefully.
• Pace yourself-don't spend too much time on a single passage or question.
• Pay attention to the announcement of five minutes remaining on each test.
• Come to the test with three soft lead No. 2 pencils with good erasers. Do not use mechanical pencil or ink pen; if you do, your answer document cannot be scored accurately.
• Answer the easy questions first, then go back and answer the more difficult ones if you have time remaining on that test.
• On difficult questions, eliminate as many incorrect answers as you can, then make an educated guess among those remaining.
• Answer every question. Your scores on the multiple choice tests are based on a number of questions you answered correctly. There is no penalty for guessing.
• If you complete a test before time is called, recheck your work on that test.
• Mark your answers properly. Erase any mark completely and cleanly without smudging.