ACT English
75 questions, 45 minutes
Includes understandings of conventions of standard English, production of writing, and knowledge of language
ACT Reading
40 questions, 35 minutes
Asks students to demonstrate their mastery of reading comprehension of authentic literature and informational texts by answering questions about main ideas, details, sequences, cause and effect, and the meaning of words in context. Each ACT Reading section includes:
ACT Science
40 questions, 35 minutes
Includes biology, chemistry, Earth/space science, and physics; however, the focus is on using science background knowledge to interpret data and evaluate scientific investigations and results.
ACT Math
60 questions, 60 minutes
Includes concepts through Algebra II and Geometry.
Preparing for the ACT: Read, download, or print any part of this PDF you want. Includes information about the test, strategies for success, advice, and a full-length practice test. *Please do not print all 64 pages at once in the Library!
AACPS College and Career Ready resources page: other test prep resources
Visit act.org: Includes testing tips and 5 sets of practice questions for each section of the test - with answers and explanations!
Visit the AACo Public Library website: Includes 3 full-length practice tests, an online course, strategy articles, and an online prep book. Your login number is 21997080_ _ _ _ _ _. Fill in your SIF/lunch number at the end. Select "College Prep" and then choose the correct test.
You can also visit our Meade Library!
We have test-prep books in our College & Career section.