# Should I skip straight to the questions on ACT Science?

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**Created:** [January 29, 2016, 6:09am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/should-i-skip-straight-to-the-questions-on-act-science/7553 "2016-01-29T06:09:58Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 29, 2016, 6:09am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/should-i-skip-straight-to-the-questions-on-act-science/7553/1 "2016-01-29T06:09:58Z")

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I've tried reading the passage first, and I've tried skipping straight to the questions. I got the same score with both strategies (26, but I'm hoping for a 29+). Which strategy gives me the best chance of improving my score next time?

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**Author:** ![sam\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/41988e/32.png) [@sam\_prepscholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/sam_prepscholar)\
**Post date:** [January 29, 2016, 6:28am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/should-i-skip-straight-to-the-questions-on-act-science/7553/2 "2016-01-29T06:28:41Z")

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**I'd recommend skipping straight to the questions on passages that involve visual data interpretation.** In these situations, it's easy to answer questions by simply looking back at the charts and graphs you're given.

**For the conflicting viewpoints section, on the other hand, I'd recommend skimming each passage first and making a small note of what the main argument is.** It's harder to skip straight to the questions on this part of ACT Science because the answers aren't readily available based on visual aids. **I'd also advise you to save conflicting viewpoints for last;** it can be a little disorienting in the middle or at the beginning of the section because it's so different from the rest of the material.

[Here are some more tips for ACT Science](https://blog.prepscholar.com/top-6-act-science-tips-you-must-use) if you're interested!