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Test Content
Reading
ACT: Each reading section contains 4 passages. There are a total of 40 questions. Each passage covers 1 of the following categories: prose fiction, humanities, social studies & natural sciences (without graphics). Time Limit: 35 mins or 52.5 secs/question SAT: Each reading section contains 5 passages. There are a total of 52 questions. Each passage covers 1 of the of the following categories: US/World literature, social studies (with graphics), science paired passages, social studies (US founding document/global conversation) & science (with graphics). Time Limit: 65 mins or 75 secs/question English / Language & Writing ACT: The 'English' section consists of 75 multiple choice passage-based grammar questions (without graphics). Time Limit: 45 mins or 36 secs/question SAT: The 'Writing & Language' section consists of 35 multiple choice passage-based grammar questions (with graphics). Time Limit: 44 mins or 47.7 secs/question Math ACT: There is only 1 math section with a total of 60 multiple choice questions. Use of calculators is permitted for all questions in this section. However, NO formulas are provided. Emphasis is on the knowledge & skills acquired in math courses. The topics tested are: arithmetic, algebra I & II, geometry & trigonometry. Time Limit: 60 mins or 60 secs/question SAT: There are 2 math sections with a total of 58 questions. One section consists of 15 multiple choice & 5 'free response' questions. The other section consists of 30 multiple choice & 8 'free response' questions. Use of calculators is permitted on the 2nd math section ONLY. Basic formulas are provided for both math sections. Emphasis is on conceptual understanding. The topics tested are: arithmetic, algebra I & II, geometry & trigonometry. Time Limit: 80 mins or 84.2 secs/question Science ACT: This section constists of 7 passages with a total of 40 mutliple choice questions. The ACT science section is meant to test a student's reading & reasoning /data analysis skills based upon a set of data or conflicting viewpoints provided in the passages. (All the information required to correctly answer the questions in this section can be found in the passages & the data provided for each passage). Time Limit: 35 mins or 52.5 secs/question SAT: There is NO separate science-based section on the "new" SAT. However, the "new" SAT score report will include a "Science Insight" score. Time Limit: Not Applicable Optional Essay ACT: This section contains a short essay prompt with 3 perspectives. The test-taker is asked to write an essay evaluating & analyzing the 3 perspectives. Time Limit: 40 mins SAT: The "new" SAT essay section contains a passage. The test-taker is asked to write an essay analyzing the argument presented in the passage. Time Limit: 50 mins |
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