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454. READING SCIENCE PASSAGES ON THE SAT & ACT
While only one of the two exams includes a dedicated science section, both the SAT and ACT find ways to challenge science literacy. Amy and Mike invited educator Elizabeth Breau to share insights into reading science passages on the SAT and ACT.
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
Do students need to be science experts to do well on science passages on the SAT and ACT?
What kinds of science topics are usually included in SAT & ACT passages?
How can test takers make sense of test science passages?
How important is graphical literacy on the tests?
What should students read in…
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