The ACT Test is comprised of four core test sections: English, Math, Science, and Reading. There is also an optional Writing Test. This page covers everything you need to know about the ACT sections with links to more useful resources.
ACT Test Section | Number of Questions | Duration | What's tested? |
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English | 75 | 45 minutes | Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, rhetorical skills |
Math | 60 | 60 minutes | Algebra I and II, geometry, some trigonometry |
Science | 40 | 35 minutes | Prose fiction, social studies, humanities, natural sciences-10 questions per passage |
Reading | 40 | 35 minutes | Science-based passages with graphs, charts, tables, and research summaries |
Writing (Optional) | 1 | 40 minutes | One essay |