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The Best 125 Helpful Science Concepts You Need To Know On The ACT

3/14/2017

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​The ACT Science test contains passages on a variety of scientific subjects: biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, etc. According to the Official ACT website: “Advanced knowledge in these subjects is not required, but background knowledge acquired in general, introductory science courses is needed to answer some of the questions. The test emphasizes scientific reasoning skills over recall of scientific content, skill in mathematics, or reading ability.”

We believe that reading comprehension is the key to be successful with ACT science. In addition, we believe that a review of definitions can enhance your ability to do well in the ACT Science portion. Again, we are talking here about background knowledge and not expertise.

Definitions are key in acquiring a sound background knowledge of any subject, and here is a list of concepts that you might encounter on the ACT Science section. Do let us know if you want to learn more about acing the ACT test. With our revolutionary Smart Scoring System, we can help you learn faster, test smarter and score higher on your ACT.

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Not Good in Science? No Problem! This is How to Ace the ACT

12/29/2016

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Many students are afraid of the ACT science section. We often hear reasons such as “I don’t want to take an extra section” or “Science is my weakest subject in school”. They think they have to master science to ace the ACT.

​Nothing could be further from the truth. Yes, you have to know what science is, but there is no way you can know everything. The ACT will pick material you have never heard of before. 

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What students don’t realize is that your approach to ACT science is really no different than your approach to reading comprehension!

If you are struggling with ACT Science, try improving your reading comprehension. What does reading comprehension have to do with science? Simply put, both sections have the same approach and same comprehension methods.
The Correlation: Structure.
Thesis vs. hypothesis; charts/graphs vs. body paragraphs; conclusion vs. well, the conclusion: Science experiments and reading passages have the same structure! It’s no surprise that a student who struggles with ACT science also struggles with ACT reading comprehension.

Improve your reading comprehension and you will ace the ACT. At Hillview Prep, our structural approach to reading comprehension and science, allows students to comprehend and classify material correctly more efficiently, ultimately improving pacing, accuracy, confidence—and scores.


Our Smart Scoring System can identify your academic strengths and weaknesses and understand your learning style. It is the ultimate guide for discovering the most effective methods and strategies that make you learn faster and succeed in less time. It can pinpoint your natural vs habitual performance, whether you are an abstract or a literal thinker, identify your comprehension speed, etc.

​Take us for a test drive. See if you have ace the science section of ACT with our methods. Find out your ACT Smart Score.
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This is How Shakespeare can Help You Unlock ACT Science?

4/28/2016

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Can Shakespeare help you solve ACT Science?
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Every year, students pass on the idea of taking the ACT because they are turned off by the idea of taking an ACT science section. We often hear reasons such as “I don’t want to take an 
extra
 section” or “science is my weakest subject in school”. We also see students who plateau on ACT science and cannot seem to get that high score. What students don’t realize is that your approach to ACT science is really no different your approach to reading comprehension!
The common approach to ACT Science...
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Let’s face it, we’re tired of having to remember new “tricks” that we are expected to remember throughout the duration of a three hour test. Not only are we given different “tricks” for math, writing, science, and reading comprehension, these “tricks” will most likely serve us no purpose once the test is finished.

The Hillview Prep difference: A consolidated and versatile approach.

Rather than teaching “tricks”, we must understand that we can use comprehension strategies to develop natural abilities and skills that are versatile across all sections of the ACT. What’s even greater about these abilities and skills? They can be used on any standardized test, any aspect of academia, and in real world situations!

Reading Comprehension vs. ACT Science: they’re different, or are they?

Are you struggling with ACT Science? Try improving your reading comprehension! What does reading comprehension have to do with science? Simply put, both sections have the same approach and same comprehension methods.
The Correlation: Structure.

Thesis vs. hypothesis; charts/graphs vs. body paragraphs; conclusion vs. well, the conclusion: Science experiments and reading passages have the same structure! It’s no surprise that a student who struggles with ACT science also struggles with ACT reading comprehension.

The conclusion...
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Struggling with ACT science? This doesn’t mean that you’re bad at science! It means that you must improve your reading comprehension skills. Let’s kill two birds with one stone: At Hillview Prep, our structural approach to reading comprehension, and science, allows students to comprehend and classify more efficiently, ultimately improving pacing, accuracy, confidence, and scores.

That is the Hillview Prep difference.
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