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Using Key Terms
Summary
Mastering key terms is crucial for success on the ACT science test, as it enables test-takers to efficiently locate relevant information and accurately answer questions within the allotted time.
- Key terms include names and numbers of figures, experiments, substances, objects, categories, and any numerical values mentioned in the questions.
- Highlighting key terms in questions and corresponding figures, tables, or passages helps in focusing on essential information and avoiding careless mistakes.
- Developing a personal system for identifying and annotating key terms, such as underlining and circling, can enhance question comprehension and response accuracy.
- Practical examples demonstrate how to apply key term identification to actual ACT science questions, emphasizing the strategy's effectiveness in navigating the test.
- The importance of also considering key terms within answer choices is highlighted, as they can guide test-takers in narrowing down correct responses.
Chapters
00:01
The Importance of Key Terms
00:35
Identifying and Utilizing Key Terms
01:41
Practical Application of Key Terms
05:15
Review and Strategy Reinforcement
