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Alta ACT School Code: 450-402
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Alta ACT School Code: 450-402
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What is the ACT?- Click here to learn more information about each section, study tips, and more!
Key Facts
English
The English section consists of 75 questions and a 45-minute time limit. Topics covered include correct sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation.
Math
The math section consists of 60 questions and a 60-minute time limit. Topics covered include pre-algebra as well as elementary and intermediate, algebra geometry (both plane and coordinate) and elementary trigonometry.
Reading
The reading portion of the ACT is structured around your level of comprehension. You read several passages and answer 40 multiple-choice questions in a 35-minute time period. Some key skills are the ability to summarize information and interpret or analyze what you're being asked in the reading.
Science
The science portion of the ACT is 35 minutes long with 40 questions. Key skills are reading, comparing information, looking at graphs, and making reasoned decisions based from data.
ACT Benchmarks:
English (18)
Reading (21)
Math (22)
Science (24)
A benchmark means the level of achievement recommended before becoming a freshman in college. Meeting these benchmarks means you are prepared to succeed in college.
Key Facts
- The ACT is about 4 hours long. It is similar to the PSAT, and 8th grade explore test.
- The ACT is important. Colleges look at your ACT score as a predictor of potential success in college.
- There are four sections: English, Math, Reading, Science.
English
The English section consists of 75 questions and a 45-minute time limit. Topics covered include correct sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation.
Math
The math section consists of 60 questions and a 60-minute time limit. Topics covered include pre-algebra as well as elementary and intermediate, algebra geometry (both plane and coordinate) and elementary trigonometry.
Reading
The reading portion of the ACT is structured around your level of comprehension. You read several passages and answer 40 multiple-choice questions in a 35-minute time period. Some key skills are the ability to summarize information and interpret or analyze what you're being asked in the reading.
Science
The science portion of the ACT is 35 minutes long with 40 questions. Key skills are reading, comparing information, looking at graphs, and making reasoned decisions based from data.
ACT Benchmarks:
English (18)
Reading (21)
Math (22)
Science (24)
A benchmark means the level of achievement recommended before becoming a freshman in college. Meeting these benchmarks means you are prepared to succeed in college.
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Canyons District Office 801-826-5000
