ACT Programs
The ACT (American College Testing) was first administered in 1959, and has become a widely administered entrance exam for colleges in the United States.
Format of the ACT
The ACT exam is composed of four sections: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. Also included in the exam is an optional Essay portion. When students take the exam, they are given for all sections, including writing, 3 hours and 35 minutes to complete the ACT. English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science are each score out of 36 and then averaged to provide the composite score. Separately, the Writing portion is graded between 2-12. With many sections and different skills to master in the short time, it is important that students are prepared in order to score well. The benefits for a high score range from scholarship opportunities to acceptances to top colleges.
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Royal Education - ACT FAQ's
Among all of the sections that exist in the ACT, which one is the hardest?
We have found that it is really dependent on each student. That being stated, we have noticed that students tend to have the hardest time working through the Science portion due to a specific skill it requires. Unlike other portions such as Mathematics that only requires computational understanding, Science requires students to partly have content knowledge along with data analysis and interpretation skills. Data analysis and interpretation skills are not commonly taught in schools, but it is something we pride ourselves to foster in students.
How difficult is ACT Mathematics? What math level is tested in the ACT exam?
The ACT Mathematics section is 60 questions in 60 minutes. While this may seem daunting (1 question per minute), Royal Education is driven to build mastery in students. We believe that students should not only be able to complete all problems in the Mathematics section within the allocated time, but we strive to have students finish the 60 questions in 50 minutes. By doing so, students are able to run through prior problems and double check their calculations.
Most questions in the ACT cover Geometry and Algebra II-based content (Common Core equivalent of Math I and II), but there are number of questions in the Mathematics section that cover Pre-Calculus Content (Math III). While many do not reach this level of mathematics in school until their junior year, Royal Education is able to ensure that you are able to solve the problems with different methods.
