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pacing & guessing strategies for science
summary
the content provides strategic advice for tackling the science section of the act exam, focusing on pacing and guessing techniques to optimize test performance.
- prioritize quick-to-answer questions and save conflicting viewpoints passages, which are text-heavy and time-consuming, for last.
- use two timers to manage pacing: one for overall passage time (aim for 5 minutes per passage) and another for individual questions (aim for 50 seconds per question, not exceeding 75 seconds).
- in cases of having to guess on questions, employ strategies such as choosing the 'too obvious' option or, for increase-decrease questions, selecting either 'increase only' or 'decrease only' based on statistical likelihood.
- while guessing strategies can slightly improve odds, the best way to enhance scores is through thorough preparation, including lesson reviews and flashcard practice.
- understanding scientific concepts, despite common beliefs, can provide a significant advantage in the science section.
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pacing strategies
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timing guidelines
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