Hey guys, I'm having some trouble deciphering the ACT reading scoring chart. Can someone explain to me how to read it and how to understand how it will impact my overall ACT score?
Sure, I'd be happy to help you understand the ACT reading scoring chart! The ACT comprises four sections: English, Math, Reading, and Science. Each section is scored on a scale of 1-36 points. The Reading section consists of 40 questions and has a time limit of 35 minutes.
Here's how to understand the scoring chart for the Reading section:
1. Raw Score: This is the number of questions you answered correctly in the Reading section, out of the 40 total questions. For example, if you correctly answered 30 questions, your raw score would be 30.
2. Scale Score: To convert your raw score to a scale score (between 1 and 36), you'll need to refer to the specific scoring conversion chart for the particular test you took. The conversion chart varies slightly between different ACT exams, as the difficulty of the test may vary. In general, you'll find a chart that matches raw scores to scale scores. For instance, a raw score of 30 might correspond to a scale score of 25 on one test, while it could convert to 26 on another test.
3. Composite Score: Your ACT composite score is the average of your four section scores (English, Math, Reading, and Science), rounded to the nearest whole number. To calculate your composite score, add up your scale scores from all four sections, and then divide the total by 4. For example, if your scale scores are 28 in English, 25 in Math, 26 in Reading, and 27 in Science, your composite score would be (28 + 25 + 26 + 27) / 4 = 26.5, which would be rounded up to a composite score of 27.
I hope you find this helpful!
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