Standardized tests come from the S-man down in the fiery pit
Taking the ACT ranks as one of the least enriching standardized test experiences I've ever had...almost moreso than those mind-numbing CAT tests we took back in elementary school. What really knaws at me is the fact that the preperatory material that comes with the test packet is simpler than the actual test, thus fools me into thinking "Oh, this'll be a breeze!" Pssh. The only section that I didn't have any problems with was the English one. The reading section proved surprisingly dull, focusing on such topics as...economics and...redwood trees?!? Bring back the SAT and its analogies...because they actually gave me points instead of stealing them away by boring me to a cerebrally catatonic state of mindless. The math section had the usual simple array, but every so often they'd sneak in three or four trigonometry or advanced coordinate geometry questions (like the one with 12 interscribed circles)that would steal away 3 precious minutes. The science section, I would rather no discuss. Arduous, multifacetted, demanding and unfair is all I have to say. 7 different arrays of 4 or more charts and a page of interspersed text plus analytical questions AND only 30 minutes? Ok, so in short it was not easy at all and my crappy science test score will probably keep me from just the 91st percentile.
Funny enough the make sure that left-handed people get their own little left-handed desks but aren't kind enough to give us a break between 2 consecutive hours of testing.
The proctor wore skintight leggings with what appeared to be no underwear...a cameltoe made many brief but unappreciated appearances.
Funny enough the make sure that left-handed people get their own little left-handed desks but aren't kind enough to give us a break between 2 consecutive hours of testing.
The proctor wore skintight leggings with what appeared to be no underwear...a cameltoe made many brief but unappreciated appearances.