Test Format and Points
Section | Number of Questions | Time Period (Min.) | Score | Average Score | Material |
English | 75 | 45 | 1-36 | 20.4 | Usage/mechanics and rhetorical skills |
Math | 60 | 60 | 1-36 | 20.8 | Pre-algebra, elementary algebra, intermediate algebra, coordinate geometry, geometry, elementary trigonometry, reasoning and problem-solving |
Reading | 40 | 35 | 1-36 | 21.4 | Reading comprehension |
Science | 40 | 35 | 1-36 | 20.9 | Interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning and problem-solving |
Composition (Option) |
1 Essay promt | 40 | 2-12 | 6.9 | Writing Skills |
ACT Average Score (Without Composition) |
1-36 | 21 |
Average (mean) of all section score except Writing |
The overall score is calculated by taking the average of the scores in English, Mathematics, Reading and Science departments. The score for the Writing section does not affect the overall score and is calculated separately.