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pacing & guessing strategies for reading
summary
the content provides comprehensive strategies for tackling the reading section of the act exam, focusing on pacing, guessing, and passage selection to optimize test performance.
- the reading section follows english and math sections, comprising four passages with 10 questions each, including fiction, social science, humanities, and natural science topics.
- prioritize reading passages based on personal interest to maintain engagement and comprehension, with a strategic approach to reading the first and last paragraphs thoroughly for a general overview.
- employ scanning techniques and use physical guides like a scantron to maintain focus and efficiently navigate through dense text.
- practice pre-phrasing to anticipate answers before reviewing the options, enhancing the ability to eliminate incorrect choices effectively.
- adopt a disciplined pacing strategy, allocating 8-9 minutes per passage, and employ guessing strategies judiciously to improve overall test performance.
chapters
00:00
introduction to reading section strategies
00:35
optimizing passage selection
02:22
effective reading techniques
03:18
mastering question-answering tactics
07:18
pacing and guessing strategies
