ACT Overview

What is the purpose of the ACT?

• To test knowledge of historical events

• To measure a high school student's readiness for college and provide colleges with a common data point for comparison.

• To assess physical fitness

• To evaluate artistic abilities

How many sections are there in the ACT?

• Three

• Six

• Four

• Five

Which section of the ACT tests English language skills?

• Math

• English

• History

• Science

Which section of the ACT tests mathematical skills?

• Science

• Mathematics

• English

• Reading

What is the purpose of the Reading section in the ACT?

• To measure a student's proficiency in speaking a foreign language

• To test a student's ability to solve math problems

• To assess a student's ability to comprehend and analyze written passages

• To evaluate a student's knowledge of historical events

What is the purpose of the Science section in the ACT?

• To measure a student's interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning, and problem-solving skills in the context of natural sciences.

• To test knowledge of historical events

• To measure artistic skills

• To evaluate physical fitness

What is the purpose of the Writing section in the ACT?

• To evaluate the student's proficiency in playing a musical instrument

• To assess the student's ability to solve math problems

• To evaluate the student's ability to write and communicate effectively

• To test the student's knowledge of grammar rules

How long is the ACT test?

• 3 hours

• 2 hours

• 5 hours

• 4 hours

What is the maximum score one can achieve on the ACT?

• 50

• 36

• 25

• 100

What is the minimum score required by most colleges for admission?

• 20

• 25

• 15

• 10