Calculating ACT scores

I recently took a practice ACT test and I'm confused about how to calculate my final score. Can someone explain how the scoring works and how to calculate my composite score? Thanks!

Sure, I'd be happy to explain how the ACT scoring works and guide you through calculating your composite score. The ACT consists of four sections: English, Math, Reading, and Science. Each section is scored on a scale of 1 to 36.

Here are the steps to calculate your composite score:

1. Find your raw score for each section: Your raw score is simply the total number of questions you answered correctly in each section. Don't worry about penalties for incorrect answers—there aren't any, so feel free to guess if you're unsure.

2. Convert raw scores to scaled scores: ACT provides a conversion chart to translate your raw scores into scaled scores. This chart changes for each test, so use the one provided for the practice test you took. Your scaled scores will be in the 1-36 range.

3. Calculate your composite score: To determine your composite score, simply add up the four scaled scores (English, Math, Reading, and Science) and divide the sum by 4. Round to the nearest whole number.

That's it! Your composite score will also be on a scale of 1 to 36. Keep in mind that the Writing section (if you're taking the ACT with Writing) is scored separately and doesn't affect your composite score. It is graded on a 2-12 scale based on four domains, with two graders each assigning a 1-6 score, which are then combined.

Now that you know how to calculate your composite score, you can use this method to evaluate your performance on practice tests and track your improvements over time. Good luck with your ACT preparation!