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Format
Scoring
SAT reading
ACT reading
ACT Math
100
A no calculator math section
What does the SAT have that the ACT doesn't?
100
2 scored sections
How many scored sections are there on the new SAT?
100
2 passages
How many passages are there about science?
100
10
How many questions are there in each passage on the ACT?
100
a formula sheet
What is not required for this section
200
75 questions
How many questions are on the English section of the ACT
200
0-36
What is the composite score of the ACT
200
economics, psychology, sociology
What are the 3 social sciences on this section?
200
8 minutes and 45 seconds
How much time is given for each passage?
200
graphing and scientific calculators are allowed for entire section
Unlike on the SAT, what is allowed on this test?
300
Reading(65min)
Which section of the SAT is given the most time
300
400-1600
What is the composite score of the new SAT
300
earth science, biology, chemistry, or physics
What are the 4 possible sciences on this section?
300
4
How many passages are there?
300
only up to 10th grade math(analytic geometry)
How much does the section cover?
400
SAT
Which test is given more over all time?
400
0-12 on the ACT and 6-24 on the new SAT
What are the scores for the essay on both tests
400
yes, there could be some on this test
Are graphs, charts, or tables included?
400
prose, social science, humanities, natural sciences
What are the 4 passages over
400
at most, there are 4
how many trig questions are there?
500
45
How many multiple choice questions are on the SAT's math section
500
none
What is the penalty for guessing?
500
1 passage from a classic work of u.s. or world literature
What does the section always include
500
practice under timed conditions
How can you prepare for this section?
500
practice, practice, and more practice
how do you improve your score in this section?