SAT & ACT Basics
ACT
Scoring and Format
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Last Spring the SAT exam was redesigned:
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Shortened: Now 2 hours and 15 minutes from 3+ hours
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Semi-Adaptive - 2 Math and 2 Reading "Modules". Performance on Mod 1 determines difficulty of Mod 2
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All digital administration - SAT taken on personal computer. No paper version available.
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Increase difficulty of content in both Math and Reading sections.
Math
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Two Math sections - Module #1 and Module #2
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Calculator can be used on ALL questions
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Desmos calculator built into SAT eam program
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Some advanced math concepts including some Algebra II but extensive Algebra I content.
Reading
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English, Math, and Reading sections make up the test
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Science has been removed as a core section, now optional along with Writing
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Test is roughly two hours long and has a maximum score of 36
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SAT
Composition
Overview
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ACT English: 50 questions in 35 minutes
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ACT Math: 45 questions in 50 minutes
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ACT Reading: 36 questions in 40 minutes
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(Optional) ACT Science: 40 questions in 40 minutes
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ACT Test + Science: 171 questions in 165 minutes
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ACT Test Without Science: 131 questions in 125 minutes