ACT Syllabus
ACT test consists of the following sections:
The total duration of the ACT test is 3 hours excluding the writing section. The writing section is of 40 minutes. ACT test consists of 215 multiple choice questions. The ACT is scored on a scale of 1�36.
ACT English Syllabus
ACT English contains 5 passages. You have to read the comprehension passages and then answer the following questions accordingly. There are 75 multiple-choice questions in the ACT English section. The main purpose of this test is to test your following skills:
- Usage and Mechanics
- Vocabulary
- Grammar rules
- Punctuation
- Sentence structure
- Rhetorical Skills:
- comprehension of the passage.
ACT Math Syllabus:
ACT Mathematics section contains questions from the following topics:
- Pre-Algebra
- Elementary Algebra
- Intermediate Algebra
- Coordinate Algebra
- Coordinate Geometry
- Plane Geometry
- Trigonometry
Pre-Algebra
| Subject | Pre-Algebra |
| Total number of questions | 20-25% |
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Elementary Algebra
| Subject | Elementary Algebra |
| Total number of questions | 20-25% |
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Intermediate Algebra
| Subject | Intermediate Algebra |
| Total number of questions | 15-20% |
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Coordinate Geometry
| Subject | Plane Geometry |
| Total number of questions | 15-20% |
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Plane Geometry
| Subject | Plane Geometry |
| Total number of questions | 20-25% |
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Trigonometry
| Subject | Trigonometry |
| Total number of questions | 5-10% |
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ACT Reading Syllabus
| Type of questions | Passage-based questions |
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| Topics | Passages are mostly based on the following broad areas:
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ACT Science Syllabus
| Type of questions | Passage-based questions |
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| Topics | Passages are frequently accompanied by diagrams such as:
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ACT Writing (Optional) Syllabus
This section is optional. Essay writing skill is an important part of the ACT exam. Under a specific time limit, you have to write a compelling essay to score more marks.
