ACT Test Format
ACT test consists of four sections:
- ACT English section, 45 minutes, 75 multiple choice questions,
- ACT Math section, 60 minutes, 60 questions,
- Science section, 35 minues, 40 questions
- ACT reading section, 35 minutes, 40 questions,
- And ACT writing section, 30 minutes, one topic.
The total time of this test is 2 hours and 55 minutes plus 30 minutes for the new writing section that was added in February 2005. The following table shows the time allocation for different sections of the test.
ACT English Section
This section consists of 5 passages. After reading them, you have to decide whether the underline sentences are correct or no. If they are not correct, select the right answer from the multiple choice answers.
ACT Match Section
In math section questions are derived from topics covered in high school. Geometry has a big percentage of the total score for this section.
ACT Science Section
Measures the interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning, and problem-solving skills required in the natural sciences.
ACT Reading Section
This section consists of 4 different areas. These areas are prose fiction, social studies, humanities, and natural science.
Prose Fiction
A short story will be selected from different books and or magazines.
Social Studies
It can come from a wide variety of sources such as anthropology, archaeology, political science, business, economics, sociology, psychology, education, and history.
Humanities
It can be from a wide variety of topics such as dance, art, personal essay, music, memoirs, Television, theater, radio, film, language, philosophy, and architecture.
Natural Science
In this topic you should expect any subject that is related to science such as zoology or astronomy.
ACT Writing Section
This section is optional, however, most colleges require it or recommend it. Therefore, you will get a higher edge over other applicants (students) by simply completing this section.
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