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The ACT Test Overview
The ACT contains multiple-choice tests in four areas: English, mathematics, reading and science. ACT's writing test is optional and will not affect your composite score.
Measures:
Your ability to make decisions to revise and edit short texts and essays in different genres.
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The mathematical skills you have typically acquired in courses up to the beginning of grade 12.
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Your ability to read closely, reason logically about texts using evidence, and integrate information from multiple resources.
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The interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning and problem-solving skills required in biology, chemistry, Earth/space sciences and physics.
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The optional writing section measures writing skills taught in high school English classes and in entry-level college composition courses.
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