Structure
The 4 sections tested on the ACT in order of appearance on test day
What are English, Math, Reading, and Science?
On the ACT, this is how the composite score is calculated.
What is determine the average of all of the section scores: English, Math, Reading, and Science?
What should you NEVER do on the ACT test?
Leave a question blank. Answer ALL questions even if you're unsure of the answer.
The only type of pencil allowed on Test Day.
What is a No. 2 pencil?
The number of minutes a student has to complete the English section.
What is 45 minutes?
This section of the ACT includes test items that do not impact your score but can often cause students to panic.
What is the unscored experimental section?
When unsure of the answer, this strategy increases the odds of scoring points.
What is 'pick a consistent guessing letter'?
True or False: Calculators are provided when paper tests are administered on National Test Days.
What is FALSE?
Excluding the optional Writing section, the number of questions students will see on the ACT.
What is 215?
Approximately what percentage of the math questions can be answered in 20 seconds or less using a calculator?
What is about 25%?
This bubbling strategy can save valuable time on test day by ensuring all answers are recorded, even if time is running out.
What is chunk bubbling or bubbling in answers after completing each page?
In addition to a pencil, students must also bring these 2 things on Test Day.
What is a picture ID and a printed admissions ticket?