ACT at a Glance
5 Test Sections and Score (including the optional writing portion):
| Sections |
Score |
Time |
| 1. English |
36 |
45 min |
| a. Subscore: |
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| Usage/Mechanic |
40 Questions (53%) |
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| Punctuation |
10 Questions (13%) |
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| Basic Grammar |
12 Questions (16%) |
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| Sentence Structure |
18 Questions (24%) |
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| b. Subscore: |
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| Rhetorical Skills |
35 Questions (47%) |
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| Strategy |
12 Questions (16%) |
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| Organization |
11 Questions (15%) |
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| Style |
12 Questions (16%) |
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| 2. Math |
36 |
60 min |
| a. Subscore: |
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| Pre-Algebra & Elementary Algebra |
24 Questions (40%) |
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| Intermediate Algebra & Coordinate Geometry |
18 Questions (30%) |
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| Plane Geometry & Trigonometry |
18 Questions (30%) |
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| 3. Reading |
36 |
35 min |
| a. Subscore: |
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| Arts/Literature |
20 Questions (50%) |
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| b. Subscore: |
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| Social Studies/Sciences |
20 Questions (50%) |
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| 4. Science |
36 |
35 min |
| a. Data Representation |
15 Questions (38%) |
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| b. Research Summaries |
18 Questions (45%) |
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| c. Conflicting Viewpoints |
7 Question (17%) |
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| 5. Writing |
2 - 12 |
30 min |
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| Total Questions: |
215 |
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| Total Time: |
3 hrs and 25 min |
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