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ACT Math & Science

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  1. 1How long is the ACT Math section?
    60 minutes
  2. 2How many questions are in the ACT Math section?
    60 questions
  3. 3What is the usual distribution of ACT math questions?
    Approximately 14 pre-algebra, 10 elementary algebra, 9 intermediate algebra, 14 plane geometry, 9 coordinate geometry, and 4 elementary trigonometry
  4. 4Does the distribution of ACT math question topics stay the same?
    No - the distribution varies from test to test
  5. 5How does question difficulty change in the ACT math section?
    The difficulty of questions usually increases as a test taker moves on to higher question numbers
  6. 6Are calculators permitted on the ACT?
    Yes, but only in the math section
  7. 7Are computer algebra systems allowed on the ACT?
    No - systems such as the TI-89 are not allowed (similar to the SAT)
  8. 8What types of calculators does the ACT permit that the SAT does not?
    Calculators with paper tapes, that make noise (but must be disabled), or that have power cords with certain modifications
  9. 9What standard graphing calculators are allowed on the ACT?
    Standard graphing calculators such as the TI-83 and TI-84
  10. 10Which TI-Nspire calculators are allowed on the ACT?
    The standard and CX versions are allowed; the CX CAS is not
  11. 11What change occurred to ACT math answer choices as of April 2025?
    Each math question has four answer choices instead of five (for online tests; September 2025 for paper-and-pencil)
  12. 12What is the average ACT Math score for 2025?
    18.9
  13. 13What is the College Readiness Benchmark for ACT Math?
    22
  14. 14What percentile is an ACT Math score of 36?
    100th percentile
  15. 15What percentile is an ACT Math score of 30?
    94th percentile
  16. 16What percentile is an ACT Math score of 24?
    74th percentile
  17. 17What percentile is an ACT Math score of 18?
    49th percentile
  18. 18What percentile is an ACT Math score of 12?
    1st percentile
  19. 19How long is the optional ACT Science section?
    35 minutes
  20. 20How many questions are in the optional ACT Science section?
    40 questions
  21. 21How many passages are in the ACT Science section?
    Seven passages, each followed by five to seven questions
  22. 22What are the three formats of ACT Science passages?
    Data Representation, Research Summary, and Conflicting Viewpoints
  23. 23How many Conflicting Viewpoints passages are typically in the ACT Science section?
    Always only one Conflicting Viewpoints passage
  24. 24What was the old predictable format of ACT Science passages?
    Three Data Representation passages with 5 questions each, 3 Research Summary passages with 6 questions each, and one Conflicting Viewpoints passage with 7 questions
  25. 25When was the ACT Science section made optional?
    Made optional in 2024, with the goal of giving students additional flexibility (April 2025 for online tests, September 2025 for all tests)
  26. 26What is the average ACT Science score for 2025?
    19.6
  27. 27What is the College Readiness Benchmark for ACT Science?
    23
  28. 28What percentile is an ACT Science score of 36?
    100th percentile
  29. 29What percentile is an ACT Science score of 30?
    96th percentile
  30. 30What percentile is an ACT Science score of 24?
    77th percentile

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