ACT Science Test

How many questions are there on the ACT Science Test?

• A. 40

• B. 30

• C. 55

How long do you have to take the ACT science test (with 40 questions)?

• A. 20 Minutes

• B. 40 Minutes

• C. 60 Minutes

How long do you have per question to answer?

• A. 30 seconds per question

• B. 1 minute per question

• C. 2 minutes per question

Is this a test of science content knowledge?

• A. No, it tests your ability to use logic and reasoning to interpret data.

• B. Yes, you have to know about all types of science.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-PS2-1

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

For the science ACT test should you focus on reading the passages?

• A. Yes, read carefully to find the answers.

• B. No, skip right to the question.

• C. Yes, quickly read the passage twice.

What should you do with the conflicting viewpoints question (different scientists arguing viewpoints)?

• A. Do it last

• B. Do it first

• C. Do it in order of the questions

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

Do I need to understand the science displayed on the graphs and charts?

• A. Yes, you need to understand the science in order to answer the questions.

• B. No, look at the variables and interpret the data.

• C. It depends on the question and what science it is asking about.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-2

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Does time really matter?

• A. Yes, you only have less than 1 minute per question. Move quickly.

• B. No, you have plenty of time. Move slowly.

Are math questions on the science test the exact answer to 2 decimal places?

• A. No, they are approximate.

• B. Yes, they will go to 2 decimal places.

• C. Yes, they will round to whole numbers.

What do I do if I am running out of time?

• A. Stay focused on answering the questions in order

• B. Do what you can and leave the rest blank.

• C. Answer all the questions quickly before time runs out.