The ACT reading section seems like it should be easy: you read some stories and then answer some questions about them. How hard can that be? Well, the ACT uses a few different techniques to make reading comprehension more difficult than that. That’s why it’s so important to practice this section leading up to test day and become used to the different ways the ACT will try to divert you from the correct answer.
Read MoreThe ACT reading section forces students to analyze and understand various complex tests rather quickly. While this section may seem stressful, it’s important to know that there are some aspects of this section that never change. Here, we’ll walk you through what those are and how you can use a knowledge of them to your advantage.
Read MoreThe ACT reading section is made difficult primary due to a tight time constraint that requires students to work through stories and questions rather quickly. Each student reads and comprehends at their own unique pace. A student’s strategy needs to take into account their reading speed and their level of reading comprehension and reflect those areas to allow the student to attempt as many questions as possible in the time allowed.
Read MoreACT reading prep focuses on increasing familiarity with the format and language of ACT stories, frequent practice of the types of questions asked, and, as always, identifying tips, tricks, and strategies that work for an individual student to help with combatting the time constraint of the ACT reading section.
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