ACT Assessment

The ACT (formerly known as the American College Test) is a standardized exam designed to evaluate high school students’ general educational development and their readiness for college-level work. The test covers core subjects typically studied through the third year of high school: English, reading, mathematics, and science. The test is scheduled for all 11th-grade students during the school day.

Key Details:

1. Test Structure:

   • The ACT consists of multiple-choice tests in four areas:

     • English: Measures your ability to revise and edit short texts and essays in different genres.

     • Mathematics: Assesses mathematical skills typically acquired up to the beginning of grade 12.

     • Reading: Evaluates your ability to read closely, reason logically about texts using evidence, and integrate information from multiple resources.

     • Science: Tests interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning, and problem-solving skills in biology, chemistry, Earth/space sciences, and physics.

   • The writing test is optional and does not affect your composite score.

2. Identification and Proctoring:

   • ACT is delivered under proctored conditions, requiring students to bring photo identification.

   • Students must provide their address, birth date, and know their school’s ACT code number.

3. Results:

   • The ACT report provides valuable information about a student’s needs, interests, background, and abilities.

   • A comprehensive composite score gauges college readiness, with sub-scores in English, reading, mathematics, and science.

   • Students can access their results through the MyACT website, and districts receive them approximately a month later.