ACT Plus Writing Exam - Tuesday, April 19
Eleventh grade students in South Carolina will take The ACT Plus Writing exam on Tuesday, April 19. The South Carolina Department of Education has defined 11th grade students as students who are in their third year of high school after their initial enrollment in the ninth grade.
The ACT Plus Writing is a college readiness test that consists of four multiple choice timed tests—English, math, reading, and science - plus a 40-minute essay that measures a student’s writing skills. Most students will receive an ACT score that can be used for college enrollment, scholarships, and NCAA eligibility requirements.
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Timings per subject are listed below: |
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The ACT |
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Time |
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English |
45 min. |
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Math |
60 min. |
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Reading |
35 min. |
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Science |
35 min. |
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Writing |
40 min. |
Testing Tips
Students
- Rest on the nights before these tests.
- Eat a nourishing breakfast on the morning of each test.
- Be in school and on time, except in cases of illness.
- Bring at least two #2 pencils to school. They are required for marking test answer documents.
- Listen attentively to the teacher’s directions so he/she will know exactly what to do.
- Read each test question and each response carefully before marking an answer choice.
- Stay calm, if there are questions that seem difficult.
- Mark your best answer.
- Refrain from bringing any electronic device that can be used for communicating, timing, or imaging into the testing location
Parents
- Meet with your child’s teachers as often as necessary to discuss his/her progress.
- Check or review your child’s homework, projects, or other school work.
- Talk with your child about school.
- Ask teachers to suggest activities for you and your child to do at home to help prepare for tests and to improve your child’s understanding of schoolwork.
- Provide positive feedback by praising your child for what he/she does well.