ACT SCIENCE
This section is a challenging yet critical component of the ACT exam, designed to assess a student’s ability to interpret, analyze, and reason through scientific information. Unlike traditional science tests that measure specific content knowledge, this section evaluates skills such as data interpretation, scientific reasoning, and problem-solving within the context of natural sciences.
Comprising 40 multiple-choice questions, the ACT Science section is divided into seven passages, each followed by a set of questions. These passages cover a range of scientific disciplines, including biology, chemistry, physics, and earth/space sciences. The questions assess a student’s ability to understand experimental design, evaluate scientific hypotheses, and draw conclusions from data.
One distinctive feature of this section is its emphasis on time management. With only 35 minutes to complete the entire section, test-takers need to efficiently navigate through the passages and answer questions. The skills tested include the ability to quickly grasp the main idea of a passage, locate relevant information, and interpret data accurately.
To succeed in the ACT Science section, students should be familiar with common scientific concepts and be adept at reading graphs, tables, and charts. While prior knowledge of specific scientific content can be helpful, the emphasis is on general scientific literacy and the application of reasoning skills.
Course Features
- Lectures 7
- Quizzes 6
- Duration 50 hours
- Skill level Intermediate
- Language English
- Students 213
- Assessments Yes
