The ACT Administered on February 27
Preparing students who are college and career-ready is an important responsibility of Greenville County Schools and the State of South Carolina. The ACT ® college entrance test will be administered to 11th grade students who selected to participate in this testing program during the regular school day on Tuesday, February 27.
The ACT ® 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.
The ACT ® allows students to access an ACT-approved calculator during the mathematics portion of the test only. Review allowable calculators for this assessment.
Timings per subject are listed below:
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Subject |
Time |
|---|---|
|
English |
45 min. |
|
Math |
60 min. |
|
Reading |
35 min. |
|
Science |
35 min. |
|
Writing |
40 min. |
Testing Tips
Parents can be a great help to their child by following these suggestions.
Students should:
- 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. Pencils 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 his/her best answer.
- Refrain from bringing any electronic device that can be used for communicating, timing, or imaging into the testing location.
Parents should:
- 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.