Understanding the ACT Presenter: Meg Peck

Anatomy of the ACT English 75 questions 45 minutes Measures standard written English and rhetorical skills. Mathematics 60 questions 60 minutes Measures mathematical skills students have typically acquired in courses taken up to the beginning of grade 12. Reading 40 questions 35 minutes Measures reading comprehension. Science 40 questions 35 minutes Measures the interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning, and problem- solving skills required in the natural sciences. “Optional” Writing 1 prompt 30 minutes Measures writing skills emphasized in high school English classes and in entry-level college composition courses.

How the ACT and SAT Compare

How ACT and SAT Scores Compare

ACT F.A.Q. When should students test? Will all colleges accept the ACT? Do colleges prefer one test over the other? Do certain types of students typically do better on the ACT? Do students need both the SAT and the ACT for college acceptance? Should my student prepare for the ACT? How will the ACT be changing? Does the ACT allow students to test with accommodations?

ACTSAT The Big Picture Neither the ACT nor the SAT is “easier” The ACT is faster paced and tests students on a broader scope of curriculum. The SAT allows more time to process and tests students on fewer skills but expects a higher level of critical thinking and reasoning from them. The bottom line is that students should try both tests to see if one is a better fit than the other.

Thank You! Meg Peck morethanateacher.com