Hey! Little bit anxious about this ACT test time system. Can anyone break down the time allocation for each section? Struggling to balance my pace during practice tests...
Your concern is quite common among test-takers, and having a clear understanding of the ACT time breakdown can definitely help improve your pacing during the exam. Here's a brief overview to help you out:
1. English: The English section contains 75 questions which you should complete in 45 minutes. This means you have approximately 36 seconds per question.
2. Mathematics: This section has 60 questions to be completed in 60 minutes, giving you about 1 minute per question.
3. Reading: For the reading section, you'll need to answer 40 questions in 35 minutes, customarily about 52.5 seconds per question.
4. Science: Similar to the reading section, the science section also permits 35 minutes but for 40 questions, essentially about 52.5 seconds per question.
5. Writing (optional): If you choose to take this section, you'll have 40 minutes to complete your essay.
It might seem challenging at first, but as you regularly practice and get more comfortable with the sort of questions asked in each section, your speed and efficiency are likely to improve. Developing strategies like scanning the passage first in the reading section, or tackling easier questions before moving on to complex ones in the mathematics section can also help improve your pacing. Best of luck with your preparations and your exam!
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